How far is Elfers, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Elfers, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.68 mi
03h 03m
Flight
130.62 mi
210.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.62 mi
Kilometers
210.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.68 mi
Kilometers
261.81 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Elfers
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elfers
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive Palm Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elfers
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Davenport
FL

City in Florida

From Elfers
80.2 mi
01h 31m
To Palm Bay
82.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elfers and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elfers and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road 54

    21.4 mi · 32 min · State Road 54

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 56

    2366 ft · 39 sec · State Road 56

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    839 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    2119 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Orlando

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.5 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Osceola Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elfers and Palm Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
53.1 mi · 33%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 25%
State Road 54
21.4 mi · 13%
South I 75
11.7 mi · 7%
Osceola Parkway
7.49 mi · 5%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

52.5 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
130.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davenport
01h 31m from Elfers
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elfers 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 Elfers to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Elfers and 82.5 miles from Palm Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.81 one way or $47.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elfers and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Davenport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Davenport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davenport.

RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Kissimmee

24 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elfers and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 130.62 mi (210.21 km).

Elfers

#1 Elfers

Census designated place

Population13,986
Coordinates28.2166800, -82.7223200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Palm Bay

#2 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: FL 54 (-82.722322, 28.216933)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.73 L · about $23.81
Round trip
$47.62
11.48 gal · 43.46 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.81 $47.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.38 $52.76
Premium $4.90 $28.10 $56.21
Diesel $4.35 $24.97 $49.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Elfers and Palm Bay. The current time is 19:58:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.