How far is Palm Bay, FL from Daytona Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Daytona Beach, FL is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 01h 49m.
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.
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Daytona Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Daytona Beach.
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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
78.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 421: Port Orange
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
785 ft · 19 sec · Taylor Road
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Continue on Dunlawton Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Turn left onto South Nova Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · South Nova Road
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Turn right onto International Speedway Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · International Speedway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · International Speedway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Daytona Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
78.9 mi · 01h 25m
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 Sunny near Daytona Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Daytona Beach?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Titusville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Palm Bay and 46.3 miles from Daytona Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Daytona Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Titusville
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 Titusville.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Daytona Beach. Straight-line distance: 85.44 mi (137.5 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 Daytona Beach
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
| Population | 70,143 |
| Coordinates | 29.2108100, -81.0228300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Daytona Beach (-81.02283, 29.21081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.56 | $27.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.22 | $28.45 |
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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