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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.11 mi
01h 40m
Flight
76.49 mi
123.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.49 mi
Kilometers
123.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.11 mi
Kilometers
164.33 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Mon, Jun 1, 9:16 PM EDT
Return by in Orange City
Mon, Jun 1, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange City
2026-06-01T19:36
Arrive Palm Bay
Mon, Jun 1, 9:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mims
FL

Census designated place

From Orange City
50.1 mi
00h 50m
To Palm Bay
52 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Graves Avenue

    18 m · 10 sec · East Graves Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Graves Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Graves Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1791 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Daytona Beach

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: New Smyrna Beach, DeLand Historic District

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East New York Avenue

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East New York Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 44

    8.3 mi · 10 min · State Road 44

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2252 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    72 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
72.4 mi · 71%
State Road 44
8.28 mi · 8%
East New York Avenue
6.48 mi · 6%
I 4 East
4.42 mi · 4%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 4%
East Graves Avenue
2.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mims
00h 50m from Orange City
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Sanford

46 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

50 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

55 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

63 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

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).

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#1 Orange City

City in Western Iowa

Population12,335
Coordinates28.9488800, -81.2986700
Altitude9
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: East Graves Avenue (-81.29867, 28.948764)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.87
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange City and Palm Bay. The current time is 19:36:49.

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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.