How far is Palm Bay, FL from Ensley, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Ensley, FL is about 512.4 miles (824.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 437.8 miles (704.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 09h 26m.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Ensley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Ensley.
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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
285.8 mi · 5 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
800 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard
1700 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Pensacola Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
70 m · 10 sec · West Johnson Avenue
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Turn right onto Mayflower Avenue
132 m · 17 sec · Mayflower Avenue
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Turn right onto West Detroit Boulevard
44 m · 5 sec · West Detroit Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Detroit Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Ensley.
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
286 mi · 05h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Palm Bay and Clear near Ensley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Ensley?
The road trip is about 512.4 miles (824.6 km) and usually takes 09h 26m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.1 miles from Palm Bay and 256.3 miles from Ensley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 437.8 miles (704.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 $75.00 one way or $149.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.7 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 Ensley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palm Bay and Clear near Ensley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Ensley. Straight-line distance: 437.77 mi (704.53 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 Ensley
Census designated place
| Population | 20,602 |
| Coordinates | 30.5188100, -87.2727500 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ensley (-87.27275, 30.51881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 825 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $75.00 | $149.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $83.10 | $166.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $88.52 | $177.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $78.65 | $157.30 |
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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