How far is Palm Bay, FL from Apopka, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Apopka, FL is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
88.65 mi
01h 51m
Flight
71.53 mi
115.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.53 mi
Kilometers
115.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.65 mi
Kilometers
142.67 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apopka
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Apopka
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Christmas
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida, United States

From Palm Bay
44.4 mi
00h 55m
To Apopka
44.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Apopka.

  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

    28.3 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

    1279 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Beachline Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville

    2279 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 408 West: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    9 mi · 11 min · East-West Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 423: John Young Parkway

    1417 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto John Young Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · John Young Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 423 Lee Road, 441 Orange Blossom Trail

    1446 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on 423 Lee Road, 441 Orange Blossom Trail

    70 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 423 Lee Road, 441 Orange Blossom Trail

    76 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Orange Blossom Trail

    7.3 mi · 12 min · North Orange Blossom Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1084 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
28.8 mi · 32%
Beachline Expressway
25.7 mi · 29%
East-West Expressway
9.02 mi · 10%
North Orange Blossom Trail
7.33 mi · 8%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.55 mi · 6%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christmas
00h 55m from Palm Bay
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Apopka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Apopka?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Christmas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Palm Bay and 44.3 miles from Apopka.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.98 one way or $25.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Apopka.

Stop Ideas Near Christmas

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

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

RAIL

Winter Park

33 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

40 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

47 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Apopka. Straight-line distance: 71.53 mi (115.12 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Apopka

#2 Apopka

The most populous city in Orange County, Florida.

Population53,870
Coordinates28.6761700, -81.5118600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Apopka (-81.51186, 28.67617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $12.98
Round trip
$25.97
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.98 $25.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.39 $28.77
Premium $4.90 $15.32 $30.65
Diesel $4.35 $13.62 $27.23

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

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Apopka. The current time is 08:58:46.

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.