How far is Palm Bay, FL from Crestview, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Crestview, FL is about 467.6 miles (752.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 406.3 miles (653.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Crestview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Crestview.
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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
63.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
239.6 mi · 4 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Ferdon Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ferdon Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Crestview.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
240 mi · 04h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Crestview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Crestview?
The road trip is about 467.6 miles (752.6 km) and usually takes 08h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.8 miles from Palm Bay and 233.9 miles from Crestview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 406.3 miles (653.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.44 one way or $136.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Palm Bay and Crestview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Crestview.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Crestview. Straight-line distance: 406.33 mi (653.92 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 Crestview
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 25,663 |
| Coordinates | 30.7621300, -86.5705100 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crestview (-86.57051, 30.76213)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 753 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 50m |
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 | $68.44 | $136.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $75.83 | $151.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $80.78 | $161.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $71.77 | $143.55 |
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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