How far is Palm Bay, FL from Brandon, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Brandon, FL is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Brandon.
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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
50.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: Mango, Thonotosassa
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 579: Mango, Seffner
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
1868 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Parsons Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · South Parsons Avenue
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Turn right onto West Brandon Boulevard
15 m · 1 sec · West Brandon Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Brandon Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Brandon.
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
50.5 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Brandon?
The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Hunters Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Palm Bay and 65.1 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Stop Ideas Near Hunters Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hunters Creek.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 103.77 mi (167 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 Brandon
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 48,859 |
| Coordinates | 27.9378000, -82.2859200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brandon (-82.28592, 27.9378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.14 | $42.28 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.01 | $40.02 |
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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