How far is Orange City, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Orange City, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 40m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange City and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange City and Palm Bay.
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Start on East Graves Avenue
18 m · 10 sec · East Graves Avenue
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Continue on East Graves Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Graves Avenue
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Turn left
1791 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Daytona Beach
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: New Smyrna Beach, DeLand Historic District
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto East New York Avenue
6.5 mi · 8 min · East New York Avenue
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Continue on State Road 44
8.3 mi · 10 min · State Road 44
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2252 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
72 mi · 1 hr 17 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 Orange City 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
72 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Orange City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange City to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Mims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Orange City and 52 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Orange City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Mims
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 Mims.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange City and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 76.49 mi (123.1 km).
#1 Orange City
City in Western Iowa
| Population | 12,335 |
| Coordinates | 28.9488800, -81.2986700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.55 | $33.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.63 | $35.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.66 | $31.32 |
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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