How far is Fruit Cove, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Fruit Cove, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fruit Cove and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Cove and Palm Bay.
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Start on Oakvale Road
1660 ft · 1 min · Oakvale Road
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Turn left onto Fruit Cove Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road
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Continue on Race Track Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Race Track Road
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Turn right onto Saint Johns Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Johns Parkway
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Turn left onto Russell Sampson Road
2 mi · 4 min · Russell Sampson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Russell Sampson Road
7 m · 1 sec · Russell Sampson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Russell Sampson Road
1963 ft · 42 sec · Russell Sampson Road
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Turn left onto County Road 210 West
1879 ft · 45 sec · County Road 210 West
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
152.2 mi · 2 hr 44 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 Fruit Cove 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
152 mi · 02h 44m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fruit Cove and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fruit Cove to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 84.3 miles from Fruit Cove and 84.6 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fruit Cove and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Fruit Cove and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 156.94 mi (252.57 km).
#1 Fruit Cove
Census designated place
| Population | 29,362 |
| Coordinates | 30.1110700, -81.6417600 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.72 | $49.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
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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