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

The driving distance from Midway, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 521.6 miles (839.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 420.1 miles (676.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
521.66 mi
07h 52m
Flight
420.13 mi
676.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
420.13 mi
Kilometers
676.13 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
521.66 mi
Kilometers
839.53 km
Drive Time
07h 52m

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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 07h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Thu, Oct 15, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in Midway
Fri, Oct 16, 6:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-10-15T14:18
Arrive Palm Bay
Thu, Oct 15, 10:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:53 PM to 4:23 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Midway
257.1 mi
03h 56m
To Palm Bay
264.5 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    118 m · 19 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Keystone Drive

    146 m · 25 sec · Keystone Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    2173 ft · 2 min · Wheeler Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    274 mi · 4 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
274 mi · 53%
I-75 South
108 mi · 21%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 8%
Florida's Turnpike
32 mi · 6%
Florida's Turnpike South
32 mi · 6%
Avalon Boulevard
9.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

274 mi · 04h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.5 mi
420.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 56m from Midway
Leave By
8:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midway and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 521.6 miles (839.5 km) and usually takes 07h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257.1 miles from Midway and 264.5 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 420.1 miles (676.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.34 one way or $154.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Midway and Palm Bay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midway and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 420.13 mi (676.13 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Midway

This small community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is situated in the western Florida Panhandle, near the city of Milton.

Population0
Coordinates30.4064800, -87.0055300
Altitude-
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: Cedar Street (-87.004781, 30.406568)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 840 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.41 gal
69.68 L · about $77.34
Round trip
$154.68
36.82 gal · 139.36 L
Estimated CO2
163.6 kg one way
Round trip: 327.2 kg / 721 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $77.34 $154.68
Mid-grade $4.68 $86.18 $172.35
Premium $5.01 $92.23 $184.47
Diesel $6.07 $111.75 $223.50

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Midway, FL and Palm Bay, FL. The current time in Midway is 14:18:50, although it is 15:18:50 in Palm Bay.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.