How far is Destin, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Destin, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 492 miles (791.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 391.7 miles (630.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Destin and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Destin and Palm Bay.
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Start on Mountain Drive
9 m · 1 sec · Mountain Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Benning Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Benning Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Benning Drive
152 m · 16 sec · Benning Drive
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Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on Emerald Coast Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Emerald Coast Parkway
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Turn left onto Mid-Bay Bridge Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Mid-Bay Bridge Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: John Sims Parkway, Freeport
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto John Sims Parkway
17 mi · 24 min · John Sims Parkway
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Continue on West Main Street
1766 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
211 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
2873 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Bronson Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bronson Highway
33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2951 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 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 Destin and Palm Bay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
211 mi · 03h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Destin 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 Destin to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 492 miles (791.8 km) and usually takes 07h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 239.2 miles from Destin and 252.7 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 391.7 miles (630.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.01 one way or $144.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Destin and Palm Bay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Destin and Sunny near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Destin and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 391.67 mi (630.33 km).
#1 Destin
City in Florida
| Population | 14,284 |
| Coordinates | 30.3935300, -86.4957800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 792 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 08m |
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 | $72.01 | $144.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $79.79 | $159.57 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $84.99 | $169.99 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $75.52 | $151.03 |
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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