How far is Palm Bay, FL from Goldenrod, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Goldenrod, FL is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Goldenrod.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Goldenrod.
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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
28.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
1279 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25.7 mi · 28 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
7.6 mi · 8 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Colonial Drive
1904 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto East Colonial Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Colonial Drive
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Turn right onto Goldenrod Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Goldenrod Road
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Continue on Palmetto Avenue
2340 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Goldenrod.
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
28.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goldenrod.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Goldenrod?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Palm Bay and 36.2 miles from Goldenrod.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goldenrod.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John
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 Saint John.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Goldenrod. Straight-line distance: 58.27 mi (93.78 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 Goldenrod
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 12,039 |
| Coordinates | 28.6102800, -81.2886800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goldenrod (-81.28868, 28.61028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.77 | $23.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.14 | $22.27 |
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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