How far is Maitland, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Maitland, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.67 mi
01h 22m
Flight
62.44 mi
100.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.44 mi
Kilometers
100.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.67 mi
Kilometers
128.22 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Maitland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maitland
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maitland
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
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From Maitland
39.8 mi
00h 41m
To Palm Bay
39.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
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 Maitland and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maitland and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Horatio Avenue

    95 m · 40 sec · Horatio Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn uturn onto Horatio Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Horatio Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Howell Branch Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Howell Branch Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Aloma Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Aloma Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando

    2901 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa

    2445 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
28.9 mi · 36%
Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 32%
Central Florida GreeneWay
11.3 mi · 14%
Howell Branch Road
4.57 mi · 6%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 5%
Horatio Avenue
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

28.1 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
00h 41m from Maitland
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Maitland 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 Maitland to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Maitland and 39.8 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.66 one way or $23.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Maitland and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint John, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Saint John.

RAIL

Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maitland and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 62.44 mi (100.49 km).

Maitland

#1 Maitland

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

Population17,452
Coordinates28.6277800, -81.3631200
Altitude27
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: (-81.363256, 28.62778)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $11.66
Round trip
$23.31
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.66 $23.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.91 $25.83
Premium $4.90 $13.76 $27.52
Diesel $4.35 $12.22 $24.45

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 Maitland and Palm Bay. The current time is 02:26:40.

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.