How far is Bayshore Gardens, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Bayshore Gardens, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.23 mi
03h 12m
Flight
129.45 mi
208.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.45 mi
Kilometers
208.33 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.23 mi
Kilometers
278.79 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Fri, Apr 17, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bayshore Gardens
Fri, Apr 17, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayshore Gardens
2026-04-17T02:04
Arrive Palm Bay
Fri, Apr 17, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayshore Gardens
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Polk City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Bayshore Gardens
85.4 mi
01h 36m
To Palm Bay
87.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bayshore Gardens Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Friday
Using South Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayshore Gardens and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayshore Gardens and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Duke Place

    40 m · 11 sec · Duke Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Case Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Case Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lafayette Road

    1061 ft · 49 sec · Lafayette Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    87 m · 18 sec · Tulane Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 26th Street West

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 26th Street West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cortez Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cortez Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

    2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1989 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1745 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando

    2988 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    52.2 mi · 57 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Osceola Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayshore Gardens and Palm Bay.

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
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
52.8 mi · 30%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 23%
I 75 North
32.2 mi · 19%
Osceola Parkway
7.49 mi · 4%
Tamiami Trail
6.64 mi · 4%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

52.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
01h 36m from Bayshore Gardens
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bayshore Gardens and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayshore Gardens to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Bayshore Gardens and 87.8 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayshore Gardens and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Polk City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polk City, 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 Polk City.

RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

41 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayshore Gardens and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 129.45 mi (208.33 km).

Bayshore Gardens

#1 Bayshore Gardens

Census designated place

Population16,323
Coordinates27.4253200, -82.5903800
Altitude4
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: Duke Place (-82.59027, 27.425031)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.69
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.34 $50.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.08 $56.16
Premium $4.90 $29.91 $59.83
Diesel $4.35 $26.58 $53.16

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayshore Gardens and Palm Bay. The current time is 02:04:50.

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.