How far is Daytona Beach, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Daytona Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Daytona Beach and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daytona Beach and Palm Bay.
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Start on International Speedway Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · International Speedway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Nova Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Nova Road
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Continue on Nova Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Nova Road
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Turn right onto Dunlawton Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Continue on Taylor Road
1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami
2448 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Daytona Beach 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
78.8 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Titusville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Daytona Beach and 49 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Daytona Beach and Sunny near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Titusville
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 Titusville.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daytona Beach and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 85.44 mi (137.5 km).
#1 Daytona Beach
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
| Population | 70,143 |
| Coordinates | 29.2108100, -81.0228300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
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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