How far is Palm Bay, FL from Florida Ridge, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Florida Ridge, FL is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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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.
City in Indian River County, State of Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Florida Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Florida Ridge.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
1381 ft · 38 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street Northeast
37 m · 5 sec · Main Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
733 ft · 24 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto 45th Street
2412 ft · 52 sec · 45th Street
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Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Turn right onto 9th Street Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 9th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 7th Road Southwest
2462 ft · 2 min · 7th Road Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Road Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Florida Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dixie Highway
Continue straight
12.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Florida Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Florida Ridge?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Sebastian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Palm Bay and 18 miles from Florida Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Florida Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Sebastian
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sebastian.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Florida Ridge. Straight-line distance: 33.72 mi (54.26 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 Florida Ridge
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
| Population | 18,164 |
| Coordinates | 27.5803100, -80.3867200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florida Ridge (-80.38672, 27.58031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
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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