How far is Alafaya, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Alafaya, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Alafaya and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alafaya and Palm Bay.
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Start on O'Berry Hoover Road
1130 ft · 55 sec · O'Berry Hoover Road
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Turn right onto East Colonial Drive
8.4 mi · 13 min · East Colonial Drive
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Take the exit sharp right
97 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto FL 528 Toll East: Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Titusville, Beaches
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay
2022 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
30 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alafaya and Palm Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alafaya and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alafaya to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Cocoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Alafaya and 30.3 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alafaya and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Cocoa
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 Cocoa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alafaya and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 52.67 mi (84.77 km).
#1 Alafaya
A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.
| Population | 78,113 |
| Coordinates | 28.5641000, -81.2114000 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.40 | $18.79 |
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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