How far is Palm Bay, FL from Haines City, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Haines City, FL is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.8 mi
01h 51m
Flight
63.13 mi
101.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.13 mi
Kilometers
101.59 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.8 mi
Kilometers
125.2 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haines City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-15T22:49
Arrive Haines City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Palm Bay
38.9 mi
00h 55m
To Haines City
38.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Haines City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Haines City.

  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

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

    2565 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    888 ft · 24 sec · Bronson Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Canoe Creek Road

    1534 ft · 35 sec · Old Canoe Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Neptune Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Neptune Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1838 ft · 48 sec · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Emmett Street

    2657 ft · 55 sec · Emmett Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto John Young Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John Young Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Orange Blossom Trail

    18.1 mi · 27 min · South Orange Blossom Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    659 ft · 29 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Johnson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Haines City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 48%
South Orange Blossom Trail
18.1 mi · 23%
Neptune Road
6.26 mi · 8%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 5%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 5%
13th Street
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Haven Avenue

Continue on New Haven Avenue

37 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
00h 55m from Palm Bay
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Haines City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Haines City?

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Palm Bay and 38.9 miles from Haines City.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Palm Bay and Sunny near Haines City.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Haines City. Straight-line distance: 63.13 mi (101.59 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Haines City

#2 Haines City

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population26,009
Coordinates28.1145000, -81.6200900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Haines City (-81.62009, 28.1145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $11.37
Round trip
$22.73
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.37 $22.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.59 $25.19
Premium $4.90 $13.42 $26.83
Diesel $4.35 $11.92 $23.84

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Haines City. The current time is 22:49:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.