How far is Fernandina Beach, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Fernandina Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.5 miles (305 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Flagler County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fernandina Beach and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernandina Beach and Palm Bay.
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Start on Ash Street
1129 ft · 52 sec · Ash Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
11.3 mi · 20 min · South 8th Street
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Turn sharp left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 295 South
3261 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Beltway
8.5 mi · 10 min · East Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Beltway
7.3 mi · 8 min · East Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on East Beltway
5.6 mi · 6 min · East Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Saint Augustine
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
155.7 mi · 2 hr 48 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 Fernandina Beach 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
156 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Flagler Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Fernandina Beach and 109.1 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.5 miles (305 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.52 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fernandina Beach and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Flagler Beach
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 Flagler Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fernandina Beach and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 189.53 mi (305.02 km).
#1 Fernandina Beach
City in Nassau County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,290 |
| Coordinates | 30.6696800, -81.4625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $31.52 | $63.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.93 | $69.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.06 | $66.12 |
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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