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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.18 mi
01h 39m
Flight
62.03 mi
99.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.03 mi
Kilometers
99.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.18 mi
Kilometers
129.03 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doctor Phillips
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-19T07:00
Arrive Doctor Phillips
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From Palm Bay
40.1 mi
00h 49m
To Doctor Phillips
40.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2517 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

    1279 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    40.5 mi · 46 min · Beachline Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SeaWorld, Convention Center, Aquatica

    2121 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SeaWorld, Aquatica, Discovery Cove

    111 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    37 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto International Drive

    959 ft · 19 sec · International Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Westwood Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Westwood Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Central Florida Parkway

    1928 ft · 41 sec · Central Florida Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Turkey Lake Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Turkey Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Sand Lake Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Sand Lake Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto The Esplanade

    592 ft · 29 sec · The Esplanade

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Villa Drive

    58 m · 8 sec · Villa Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mallorca Court

    39 m · 5 sec · Mallorca Court

  19. 19

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beachline Expressway
40.5 mi · 51%
I 95 North
28.8 mi · 36%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 5%
Turkey Lake Road
2.79 mi · 3%
Westwood Boulevard
1.25 mi · 2%
West Sand Lake Road
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Beachline Expressway

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
00h 49m from Palm Bay
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint John, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Saint John.

RAIL

Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

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).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Doctor Phillips

#2 Doctor Phillips

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population10,981
Coordinates28.4494500, -81.4922900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Doctor Phillips (-81.49229, 28.44945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Doctor Phillips. The current time is 07:00:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.