How far is Palm Bay, FL from Doctor Phillips, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Doctor Phillips, FL is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Doctor Phillips.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Doctor Phillips.
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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
28.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
1279 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
40.5 mi · 46 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SeaWorld, Convention Center, Aquatica
2121 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SeaWorld, Aquatica, Discovery Cove
111 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto International Drive
959 ft · 19 sec · International Drive
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Turn right onto Westwood Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Westwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Central Florida Parkway
1928 ft · 41 sec · Central Florida Parkway
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Turn right onto Turkey Lake Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Turkey Lake Road
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Turn left onto West Sand Lake Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Sand Lake Road
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Turn left onto The Esplanade
592 ft · 29 sec · The Esplanade
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Turn right onto Villa Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Villa Drive
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Turn right onto Mallorca Court
39 m · 5 sec · Mallorca Court
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Turn right
43 m · 10 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 Doctor Phillips.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
40.5 mi · 00h 46m
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 Doctor Phillips.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Doctor Phillips?
The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Palm Bay and 40.1 miles from Doctor Phillips.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Doctor Phillips.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Doctor Phillips. Straight-line distance: 62.03 mi (99.82 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 Doctor Phillips
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 10,981 |
| Coordinates | 28.4494500, -81.4922900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doctor Phillips (-81.49229, 28.44945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.01 | $26.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
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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