How far is Palm Bay, FL from Avon Park, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Avon Park, FL is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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 Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Avon Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Avon Park.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast
2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Malabar Road
2127 ft · 40 sec · Malabar Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
892 ft · 27 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami
2299 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
97.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 818: Griffin Road
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Griffin Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Griffin Road
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Turn slight left
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest 27th Avenue
1120 ft · 49 sec · Southwest 27th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 27th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Avon Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
97.4 mi · 01h 47m
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 Mostly Sunny near Avon Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Avon Park?
The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Port Salerno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Palm Bay and 76 miles from Avon Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Avon Park.
Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Salerno.
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Okeechobee
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Avon Park. Straight-line distance: 138.37 mi (222.69 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 Avon Park
Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States
| Population | 10,719 |
| Coordinates | 26.0656400, -80.1769900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon Park (-80.17699, 26.06564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $22.32 | $44.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.73 | $49.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.40 | $46.81 |
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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