How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Cocoa, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Cocoa, FL is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.01 mi
01h 43m
Flight
79.17 mi
127.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.17 mi
Kilometers
127.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.01 mi
Kilometers
140.03 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cocoa
Wed, May 6, 5:12 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 6, 6:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-06T15:28
Arrive Cocoa
Wed, May 6, 5:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Port Saint Lucie
43.6 mi
00h 51m
To Cocoa
43.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Cocoa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Cocoa.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 519: Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, Viera

    1318 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Fiske Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South Fiske Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Fiske Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fiske Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dixon Boulevard

    2052 ft · 45 sec · Dixon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cocoa Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Cocoa Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bedford Place

    134 m · 19 sec · Bedford Place

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Bedford Place

    34 m · 9 sec · Bedford Place

  14. 14

    Turn left

    14 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Manor Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Cocoa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
75.8 mi · 87%
South Fiske Boulevard
4.17 mi · 5%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 5%
Fiske Boulevard
1.24 mi · 1%
Cocoa Boulevard
0.65 mi · 1%
Dixon Boulevard
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

75.5 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
00h 51m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Cocoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Cocoa?

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 43.4 miles from Cocoa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.73 one way or $25.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Cocoa.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Cocoa. Straight-line distance: 79.17 mi (127.41 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Cocoa

#2 Cocoa

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Population18,694
Coordinates28.3861200, -80.7420000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Cocoa (-80.742, 28.38612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $12.73
Round trip
$25.47
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.73 $25.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.11 $28.22
Premium $4.90 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $4.35 $13.35 $26.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Cocoa. The current time is 15:28:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.