How far is Palm Bay, FL from Cocoa, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Cocoa, FL is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Cocoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Cocoa.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
4 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2517 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 519: Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, Viera
1318 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Fiske Boulevard
4.2 mi · 8 min · South Fiske Boulevard
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Continue on Fiske Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fiske Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dixon Boulevard
2052 ft · 45 sec · Dixon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cocoa Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Cocoa Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bedford Place
134 m · 19 sec · Bedford Place
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Keep slight right to continue on Bedford Place
34 m · 9 sec · Bedford Place
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Turn left
14 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Manor Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Cocoa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Cocoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Cocoa?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Palm Bay and 15.2 miles from Cocoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Cocoa.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Shores.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Cocoa. Straight-line distance: 26.03 mi (41.89 km).
#1 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cocoa
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States
| Population | 18,694 |
| Coordinates | 28.3861200, -80.7420000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cocoa (-80.742, 28.38612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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