How far is Palm Bay, FL from Elfers, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Elfers, FL is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.67 mi
03h 23m
Flight
130.62 mi
210.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.62 mi
Kilometers
210.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.67 mi
Kilometers
261.8 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elfers
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Elfers
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Davenport
FL

City in Florida

From Palm Bay
81.3 mi
01h 41m
To Elfers
81.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Elfers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Elfers.

  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

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

    2565 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

    848 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    51.8 mi · 56 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Ocala

    1.6 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West

    559 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Road 56

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road 54

    21.4 mi · 32 min · State Road 54

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Grand Boulevard

    20 m · 7 sec · Grand Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Road 54

    68 m · 4 sec · State Road 54

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road 54

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Elfers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Connector Extension
60 mi · 37%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 23%
State Road 54
21.5 mi · 13%
I 75 North
12.1 mi · 7%
Florida's Turnpike
5.46 mi · 3%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Connector Extension

Merge slight left

51.8 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
130.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davenport
01h 41m from Palm Bay
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Elfers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Elfers?

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Palm Bay and 81.4 miles from Elfers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.81 one way or $47.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Elfers.

Stop Ideas Near Davenport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Davenport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center
Haines City Municipal Government
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Haines City Municipal Government

Haines City , FL
620 E Main St, Haines City, FL 33844
Rating 1.4/5 12 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davenport.

RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Kissimmee

24 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Elfers. Straight-line distance: 130.62 mi (210.21 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Elfers

#2 Elfers

Census designated place

Population13,986
Coordinates28.2166800, -82.7223200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Elfers (-82.72232, 28.21668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.73 L · about $23.81
Round trip
$47.62
11.48 gal · 43.46 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.81 $47.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.38 $52.76
Premium $4.90 $28.10 $56.21
Diesel $4.35 $24.97 $49.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Elfers. The current time is 03:10:38.

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.