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Cities Near Cocoa Beach

Cities near Cocoa Beach, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Melbourne, Alafaya, Kissimmee. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Cocoa Beach, Florida is Melbourne, about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Melbourne16 mi / 26 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Alafaya40 mi / 65 km1 hr 12 minDrive/railDay trip
Kissimmee49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip
Orlando49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip
Sanford52 mi / 84 km1 hr 34 minDrive/railDay trip
Poinciana53 mi / 86 km1 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip
Port Orange61 mi / 98 km1 hr 50 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Port Saint Lucie73 mi / 117 km1 hr 41 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Lakeland84 mi / 135 km1 hr 57 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
The Villages92 mi / 148 km2 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Cocoa Beach

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Melbourne, Alafaya, Kissimmee, Orlando, Sanford. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Cocoa Beach include Melbourne, Alafaya, Kissimmee, Orlando, Sanford. The closest is Melbourne, about 16 miles (26 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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