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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on West Detroit Boulevard
11 m · 9 sec · West Detroit Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pensacola Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pensacola Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
775 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
285.7 mi · 5 hr 7 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 Ensley and Palm Bay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Ensley
Census designated place
| Population | 20,602 |
| Coordinates | 30.5188100, -87.2727500 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 837 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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