How far is Melbourne Village, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Melbourne Village, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.1 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.9 mi
9.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.9 mi
Kilometers
9.5 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.1 mi
Kilometers
13.03 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 12, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Melbourne Village
Sun, Apr 12, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melbourne Village
2026-04-12T07:36
Arrive Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 12, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Melbourne Village
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Melbourne
FL

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

From Melbourne Village
4 mi
00h 08m
To Palm Bay
4.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Melbourne Village and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne Village and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Dayton Boulevard

    2307 ft · 2 min · Dayton Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Haven Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · New Haven Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East New Haven Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New Haven Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Harbor City Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Harbor City Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    733 ft · 20 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street Northeast

    37 m · 4 sec · Main Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    1381 ft · 38 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Haven Avenue
3.01 mi · 37%
Dixie Highway
2.16 mi · 27%
South Harbor City Boulevard
1.11 mi · 14%
East New Haven Avenue
0.89 mi · 11%
Dayton Boulevard
0.44 mi · 5%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
0.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Haven Avenue

Turn left onto New Haven Avenue

3.01 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
5.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melbourne
00h 08m from Melbourne Village
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Melbourne Village 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 Melbourne Village to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Melbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Melbourne Village and 4.1 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Melbourne Village and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Melbourne

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Melbourne, 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 Melbourne.

RAIL

Kissimmee

82 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

90 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

93 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

95 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melbourne Village and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 5.9 mi (9.5 km).

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#1 Melbourne Village

Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

Population692
Coordinates28.0852900, -80.6664400
Altitude7
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: Dayton Boulevard (-80.666421, 28.08529)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.08 L · about $1.20
Round trip
$2.41
0.58 gal · 2.16 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.20 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $4.90 $1.42 $2.84
Diesel $4.35 $1.26 $2.52

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Melbourne Village and Palm Bay. The current time is 07:36:36.

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.