How far is Palm Bay, FL from Citrus Ridge, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Citrus Ridge, FL is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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 01h 46m.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Citrus Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Citrus Ridge.
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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
3.8 mi · 4 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward Celebration Avenue
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
97 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Celebration Avenue
153 m · 20 sec · Celebration Avenue
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Turn left onto Celebration Place
1330 ft · 44 sec · Celebration Place
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Continue on Celebration Place
991 ft · 22 sec · Celebration Place
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Turn left onto West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Funie Steed Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Funie Steed Road
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Turn right onto Banana Palm Drive
569 ft · 42 sec · Banana Palm Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Banana Palm Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Citrus Ridge.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citrus Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Citrus Ridge?
The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 38.5 miles from Palm Bay and 38.5 miles from Citrus Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citrus Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
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 Saint Cloud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Citrus Ridge. Straight-line distance: 67.42 mi (108.5 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 Citrus Ridge
Census designated place in Florida
| Population | 13,285 |
| Coordinates | 28.3338500, -81.6423200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citrus Ridge (-81.64232, 28.33385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.32 | $26.63 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
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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