How far is Daytona Beach, FL from Palm Coast, FL?
The driving distance from Daytona Beach, FL to Palm Coast, FL is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Volusia 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 Coast.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daytona Beach and Palm Coast.
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Start on International Speedway Boulevard
10 m · 8 sec · International Speedway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Ridgewood Avenue
4 mi · 9 min · North Ridgewood Avenue
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Continue on South Yonge Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Yonge Street
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Continue on US Highway 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 1
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
2564 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Palm Coast
2252 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palm Coast Parkway East, Beaches, Daytona State College, Flagler/Palm Coast Campus
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Coast Parkway East
2982 ft · 1 min · Palm Coast Parkway East
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Turn left onto Florida Park Drive South
1.9 mi · 5 min · Florida Park Drive South
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Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway
2393 ft · 1 min · Palm Harbor Parkway
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Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive
65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive
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Turn right onto Collingwood Lane
19 m · 3 sec · Collingwood Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collingwood Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Daytona Beach and Palm Coast.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Daytona Beach and Sunny near Palm Coast.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Daytona Beach to Palm Coast?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ormond-by-the-Sea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Daytona Beach and 15 miles from Palm Coast.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Daytona Beach and Sunny near Palm Coast.
Stop Ideas Near Ormond-by-the-Sea
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 Ormond-by-the-Sea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daytona Beach and Palm Coast. Straight-line distance: 28.15 mi (45.3 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 Coast
A city in Flagler County, Florida.
| Population | 92,350 |
| Coordinates | 29.5849700, -81.2078400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Coast (-81.20784, 29.58497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.20 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
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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