How far is Fish Hawk, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Fish Hawk, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Road
147.3 mi
02h 35m
Flight
99.83 mi
160.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.83 mi
Kilometers
160.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.3 mi
Kilometers
237.05 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Fish Hawk
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fish Hawk
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fish Hawk
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Celebration
FL

Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States

From Fish Hawk
64.6 mi
01h 17m
To Palm Bay
82.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fish Hawk and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Ternglade Drive

    850 ft · 40 sec · Ternglade Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Churchside Drive

    82 m · 12 sec · Churchside Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

    85 m · 16 sec · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fishhawk Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fishhawk Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South County Road 39

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South County Road 39

  8. 8

    Continue on Plant City-Picnic Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Plant City-Picnic Road

  9. 9

    Continue on James L Redman Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · James L Redman Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Alexander Street

    56 m · 3 sec · East Alexander Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East Alexander Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Alexander Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jim Johnson Road

    2420 ft · 43 sec · Jim Johnson Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Park Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Park Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2668 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

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

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension

  18. 18

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

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Osceola Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  21. 21

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

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    2873 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

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

    54 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Park Road
41.4 mi · 28%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 27%
Osceola Parkway
7.49 mi · 5%
Plant City-Picnic Road
5.39 mi · 4%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 3%
Southern Connector Extension
4.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Park Road

Merge slight left

38.3 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celebration
01h 17m from Fish Hawk
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fish Hawk 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 Fish Hawk to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Fish Hawk and 82.8 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fish Hawk and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Celebration

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Celebration and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
St. Cloud City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

St. Cloud City Hall

Saint Cloud , FL
1300 9th St, St Cloud, FL 34769
Rating 4.1/5 51 reviews City government office,City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

27 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

41 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fish Hawk and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 99.83 mi (160.66 km).

Fish Hawk

#1 Fish Hawk

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population14,087
Coordinates27.8505800, -82.2109200
Altitude19
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: Ternglade Drive (-82.210791, 27.849789)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.57 $43.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.90 $25.46 $50.92
Diesel $4.35 $22.62 $45.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fish Hawk and Palm Bay. The current time is 00:41:08.

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.