How far is Bonita Springs, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Bonita Springs, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 200.7 miles (323 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bonita Springs and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonita Springs and Palm Bay.
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Start on Childers Street
27 m · 4 sec · Childers Street
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Turn left onto Old 41 Road
106 m · 16 sec · Old 41 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old 41 Road
31 m · 4 sec · Old 41 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old 41 Road
2694 ft · 1 min · Old 41 Road
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Turn left onto Bonita Beach Road Southeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bonita Beach Road Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2101 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Bridge Street
4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left
109 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
31.3 mi · 39 min · Park Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Malabar Road
2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road
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Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast
2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
2 mi · 4 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 Bonita Springs and Palm Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
44 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bonita Springs 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 Bonita Springs to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 200.7 miles (323 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Buckhead Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Bonita Springs and 104.1 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.37 one way or $58.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bonita Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Buckhead Ridge
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 Buckhead Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bonita Springs and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 138.05 mi (222.17 km).
#1 Bonita Springs
A city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 60,830 |
| Coordinates | 26.3398100, -81.7787000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $29.37 | $58.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.54 | $65.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $34.66 | $69.33 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.80 | $61.60 |
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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