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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 59m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
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.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
4 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2517 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
2565 ft · 1 min
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bronson Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
848 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
5.2 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension
8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Merge slight left
51.8 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach
3147 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Centre
1547 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Big Bend Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Road
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard
640 ft · 27 sec · Fairway Boulevard
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
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).
#1 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apollo Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 14,055 |
| Coordinates | 27.7730800, -82.4075900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apollo Beach (-82.40759, 27.77308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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