How far is DeBary, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from DeBary, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeBary and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeBary and Palm Bay.
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Start on Charles Richard Beall Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Charles Richard Beall Boulevard
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Continue on C.R. Beall Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · C.R. Beall Boulevard
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Turn right onto Monroe Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Monroe Road
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Continue on Upsala Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Upsala Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Upsala Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Upsala Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
2503 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway
14.1 mi · 15 min · Seminole Expressway
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Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay
11.3 mi · 12 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
2445 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 30 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 DeBary 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
28.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving DeBary and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeBary to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 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?
Wedgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from DeBary and 49.7 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 $14.23 one way or $28.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around DeBary and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Wedgefield
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 Wedgefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeBary and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 73.15 mi (117.72 km).
#1 DeBary
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 21,572 |
| Coordinates | 28.8830500, -81.3086800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
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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