How far is Palm Bay, FL from Apollo Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Apollo Beach, FL is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.73 mi
02h 59m
Flight
112.52 mi
181.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.52 mi
Kilometers
181.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.73 mi
Kilometers
234.53 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apollo Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Fri, Apr 17, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-17T04:58
Arrive Apollo Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
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
Celebration
FL

Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States

From Palm Bay
72.8 mi
01h 29m
To Apollo Beach
72.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Apollo Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2517 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

    2565 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

    848 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    51.8 mi · 56 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach

    3147 ft · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Centre

    1547 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Big Bend Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard

    640 ft · 27 sec · Fairway Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Connector Extension
60 mi · 41%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 25%
I 75 South
14.6 mi · 10%
Florida's Turnpike
5.46 mi · 4%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.23 mi · 4%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Connector Extension

Merge slight left

51.8 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celebration
01h 29m from Palm Bay
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Apollo Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Apollo Beach?

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Palm Bay and 72.9 miles from Apollo Beach.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.32 one way or $42.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Apollo Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Celebration

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Celebration and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 1.8 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

27 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

41 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Apollo Beach. Straight-line distance: 112.52 mi (181.09 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Apollo Beach

#2 Apollo Beach

Census designated place

Population14,055
Coordinates27.7730800, -82.4075900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Apollo Beach (-82.40759, 27.77308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.47 L · about $21.32
Round trip
$42.64
10.28 gal · 38.94 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.32 $42.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.62 $47.25
Premium $4.90 $25.17 $50.33
Diesel $4.35 $22.36 $44.72

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Apollo Beach. The current time is 04:58:53.

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.