How far is Palm Bay, FL from Bradenton, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Bradenton, FL is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Bradenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Bradenton.
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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
31.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton
109 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn straight onto U.S. Business 41
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Business 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valencia Drive
44 m · 3 sec · Valencia Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Valencia Drive
155 m · 10 sec · Valencia Drive
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Continue on 8th Avenue West
1.6 mi · 4 min · 8th Avenue West
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Continue on Green Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · Green Bridge
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Continue on 9th Street West
698 ft · 21 sec · 9th Street West
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue West
1299 ft · 58 sec · 3rd Avenue West
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Turn right onto 14th Street West
530 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street West
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Turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Bradenton.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Bradenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Bradenton?
The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Palm Bay and 83.9 miles from Bradenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Bradenton.
Stop Ideas Near Davenport
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 Davenport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Bradenton. Straight-line distance: 126.94 mi (204.29 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 Bradenton
The most populous city in Manatee County, Florida.
| Population | 59,737 |
| Coordinates | 27.4989300, -82.5748200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradenton (-82.57482, 27.49893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $24.60 | $49.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.25 | $54.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.03 | $58.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.80 | $51.59 |
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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