How far is Palm Bay, FL from Fruit Cove, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Fruit Cove, FL is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Fruit Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Fruit Cove.
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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
152.2 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
1804 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
2457 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Russell Sampson Road
1962 ft · 40 sec · Russell Sampson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Russell Sampson Road
49 m · 4 sec · Russell Sampson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Russell Sampson Road
2 mi · 4 min · Russell Sampson Road
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Turn right onto Saint Johns Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Johns Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Track Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Race Track Road
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Continue on Fruit Cove Road North
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road North
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Turn right onto Oakvale Road
1660 ft · 1 min · Oakvale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakvale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Fruit Cove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
152 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palm Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fruit Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Fruit Cove?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Port Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Palm Bay and 83.9 miles from Fruit Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.64 one way or $49.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palm Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fruit Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Port Orange
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 Port Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Fruit Cove. Straight-line distance: 156.94 mi (252.57 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 Fruit Cove
Census designated place
| Population | 29,362 |
| Coordinates | 30.1110700, -81.6417600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruit Cove (-81.64176, 30.11107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.30 | $54.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.08 | $58.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.84 | $51.68 |
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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