How far is Myrtle Grove, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Myrtle Grove, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 526.6 miles (847.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 437.3 miles (703.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 54m 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
526.61 mi
07h 57m
Flight
437.29 mi
703.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
437.29 mi
Kilometers
703.75 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
526.61 mi
Kilometers
847.5 km
Drive Time
07h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Grove
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:57 PM to 4:27 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
8:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Grove
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 Myrtle Grove
259.2 mi
03h 58m
To Palm Bay
267.4 mi
03h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Grove and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    16 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lillian Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lillian Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 57th Avenue

    2274 ft · 1 min · North 57th Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairfield Drive

    3.8 mi · 7 min · West Fairfield Drive

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Fairfield Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Fairfield Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Davis Highway

    597 ft · 12 sec · North Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 110 North

    993 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  13. 13

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

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

    2873 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    54 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Grove 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 54%
I-75 South
108 mi · 20%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 8%
Florida's Turnpike
32 mi · 6%
Florida's Turnpike South
32 mi · 6%
West Fairfield Drive
4.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

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 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.3 mi
437.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 58m from Myrtle Grove
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 526.6 miles (847.5 km) and usually takes 07h 57m 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 259.2 miles from Myrtle Grove and 267.4 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 437.3 miles (703.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.3 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 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 $77.07 one way or $154.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Myrtle Grove and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Grove and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 437.29 mi (703.75 km).

Myrtle Grove

#1 Myrtle Grove

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Population15,870
Coordinates30.4210300, -87.3074700
Altitude14
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: Lillian Highway (-87.307479, 30.420895)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 848 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.58 gal
70.34 L · about $77.07
Round trip
$154.14
37.16 gal · 140.68 L
Estimated CO2
165.1 kg one way
Round trip: 330.2 kg / 728 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $77.07 $154.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $85.39 $170.79
Premium $4.90 $90.97 $181.94
Diesel $4.35 $80.82 $161.65

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Myrtle Grove, FL and Palm Bay, FL. The current time in Myrtle Grove is 20:27:48, although it is 21:27:48 in Palm Bay.

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.