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

The driving distance from Ensley, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 520 miles (836.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 437.8 miles (704.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
520 mi
07h 44m
Flight
437.77 mi
704.53 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ensley.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
437.77 mi
Kilometers
704.53 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
520 mi
Kilometers
836.86 km
Drive Time
07h 44m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sun, May 3, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Ensley
Sun, May 3, 8:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ensley
2026-05-03T05:24
Arrive Palm Bay
Sun, May 3, 1:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:44 PM to 4:14 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ensley
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Ensley
255.9 mi
03h 52m
To Palm Bay
264.1 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Detroit Boulevard

    11 m · 9 sec · West Detroit Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pensacola Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pensacola Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    775 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    285.7 mi · 5 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    2873 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    54 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pensacola Boulevard
287 mi · 55%
I-75 South
108 mi · 21%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 8%
Florida's Turnpike
32 mi · 6%
Florida's Turnpike South
32 mi · 6%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pensacola Boulevard

Merge slight right

286 mi · 05h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.2 mi
437.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 52m from Ensley
Leave By
8:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Ensley and Chance Rain Showers near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ensley to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 520 miles (836.9 km) and usually takes 07h 44m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255.9 miles from Ensley and 264.1 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 437.8 miles (704.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.2 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 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 $76.12 one way or $152.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ensley and Palm Bay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Ensley and Chance Rain Showers near Palm Bay.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ensley and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 437.77 mi (704.53 km).

Ensley

#1 Ensley

Census designated place

Population20,602
Coordinates30.5188100, -87.2727500
Altitude41
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: West Detroit Boulevard (-87.27275, 30.518804)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 837 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.35 gal
69.46 L · about $76.12
Round trip
$152.23
36.7 gal · 138.92 L
Estimated CO2
163.1 kg one way
Round trip: 326.2 kg / 719 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $76.12 $152.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.34 $168.67
Premium $4.90 $89.84 $179.68
Diesel $4.35 $79.82 $159.65

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ensley, FL and Palm Bay, FL. The current time in Ensley is 05:24:18, although it is 06:24:18 in Palm Bay.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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