How far is Avon Park, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 110.6 miles (178 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
110.61 mi
01h 54m
Flight
63.73 mi
102.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.73 mi
Kilometers
102.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.61 mi
Kilometers
178.01 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 11:07 PM EDT
Return by in Avon Park
Sun, May 31, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon Park
2026-05-30T21:13
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 11:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon Park
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 Avon Park
55.2 mi
00h 57m
To Palm Bay
55.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon Park and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Scenic Highway

    6 mi · 10 min · South Scenic Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East H Street

    14.3 mi · 25 min · East H Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    51.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1820 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2121 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon Park and Palm Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
26 mi · 24%
East H Street
14.6 mi · 13%
South Scenic Highway
6.04 mi · 5%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.53 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

51.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
00h 57m from Avon Park
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon Park to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 110.6 miles (178 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 55.2 miles from Avon Park and 55.4 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Avon Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

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.

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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 Avon Park and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 63.73 mi (102.57 km).

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#1 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates27.5958700, -81.5061900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Palm Bay

#2 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.50619, 27.595875)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.77 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.35
7.8 gal · 29.54 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.18 $32.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.92 $35.85
Premium $4.90 $19.09 $38.19
Diesel $4.35 $16.97 $33.93

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon Park and Palm Bay. The current time is 21:13:16.

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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.