How far is Fleming Island, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Fleming Island, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fleming Island and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fleming Island and Palm Bay.
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Start on the route
550 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Radar Road
1733 ft · 1 min · Radar Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Town Center Boulevard
59 m · 5 sec · Town Center Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Town Center Boulevard
2555 ft · 1 min · Town Center Boulevard
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Turn right onto East West Parkway
2179 ft · 1 min · East West Parkway
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
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Continue on Shands Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Shands Bridge
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Keep slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto FL 16
1.6 mi · 2 min · FL 16
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
140.6 mi · 2 hr 31 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 Fleming Island 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
141 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fleming Island and Sunny near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fleming Island to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Port Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Fleming Island and 86.4 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.50 one way or $47.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fleming Island and Sunny near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Port Orange
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 Port Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fleming Island and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 157.78 mi (253.92 km).
#1 Fleming Island
Fleming Island is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0933000, -81.7189800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $36.42 | $72.84 |
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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