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

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Auburndale, FL is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
97.84 mi
02h 08m
Flight
73.2 mi
117.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.2 mi
Kilometers
117.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.84 mi
Kilometers
157.46 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburndale
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Auburndale
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Palm Bay
48.9 mi
01h 04m
To Auburndale
48.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 559: Polk City, Auburndale

    1892 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2407 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Polk City Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Polk City Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Polk City Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Polk City Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lake Ariana Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lake Ariana Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street North

    667 ft · 19 sec · Main Street North

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Stella Drive

    996 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary

    46 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto North Bartow Avenue

    1156 ft · 41 sec · North Bartow Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bartow Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 38%
Southern Connector Extension
24.8 mi · 25%
Florida's Turnpike
5.46 mi · 6%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.23 mi · 5%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 4%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Haven Avenue

Continue on New Haven Avenue

37 mi · 00h 45m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 04m from Palm Bay
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Auburndale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Palm Bay and 48.9 miles from Auburndale.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Auburndale.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Auburndale. Straight-line distance: 73.2 mi (117.81 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

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

#2 Auburndale

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population17,204
Coordinates28.0653000, -81.7886900
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Auburndale (-81.78869, 28.0653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $14.31
Round trip
$28.62
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.31 $28.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.86 $31.71
Premium $4.90 $16.89 $33.78
Diesel $4.35 $15.01 $30.02

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Auburndale. The current time is 00:19:32.

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.