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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on the route
24 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Horatio Avenue
95 m · 40 sec · Horatio Avenue
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Turn uturn onto Horatio Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Horatio Avenue
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Continue on Howell Branch Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Howell Branch Road
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Turn left onto Aloma Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Aloma Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando
2901 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay
11.3 mi · 12 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
2445 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 30 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 Maitland 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.
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 00h 30m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Saint John.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maitland and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 62.44 mi (100.49 km).
#1 Maitland
City in Orange County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,452 |
| Coordinates | 28.6277800, -81.3631200 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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