How far is Palm Bay, FL from Fernandina Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Fernandina Beach, FL is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.5 miles (305 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
211.65 mi
04h 07m
Flight
189.53 mi
305.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.53 mi
Kilometers
305.02 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.65 mi
Kilometers
340.62 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fernandina Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-19T07:04
Arrive Fernandina Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Flagler Beach
FL

City in Flagler County, Florida, United States

From Palm Bay
106.1 mi
02h 03m
To Fernandina Beach
105.6 mi
02h 03m

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
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Fernandina Beach.

  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

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches

    2806 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto East Beltway

    21.8 mi · 25 min · East Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17

    2628 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    64 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    11.3 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    1129 ft · 50 sec · Ash Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
156 mi · 74%
East Beltway
21.8 mi · 10%
Main Street
12.4 mi · 6%
FL 9B North
4.79 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 2%
US 17
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

156 mi · 02h 48m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
189.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagler Beach
02h 03m from Palm Bay
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Fernandina Beach?

The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Flagler Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Palm Bay and 105.6 miles from Fernandina Beach.

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

The direct path is about 189.5 miles (305 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.99 one way or $61.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Flagler Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flagler Beach, 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 Flagler Beach.

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

30 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Palatka

53 mi away
220 North 11th Street
RAIL

DeLand

55 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

76 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Fernandina Beach. Straight-line distance: 189.53 mi (305.02 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Fernandina Beach

#2 Fernandina Beach

City in Nassau County, Florida, United States

Population13,290
Coordinates30.6696800, -81.4625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Fernandina Beach (-81.46259, 30.66968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.27 L · about $30.99
Round trip
$61.97
14.94 gal · 56.54 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.99 $61.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.33 $68.66
Premium $4.90 $36.57 $73.15
Diesel $4.35 $32.49 $64.99

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 Fernandina Beach. The current time is 07:04:52.

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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.