How far is Palm Bay, FL from Horizon West, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Horizon West, FL is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.54 mi
01h 51m
Flight
68.73 mi
110.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.73 mi
Kilometers
110.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.54 mi
Kilometers
129.62 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horizon West
Sat, May 30, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-05-30T19:59
Arrive Horizon West
Sat, May 30, 9:50 PM 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
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
40.3 mi
00h 55m
To Horizon West
40.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Horizon West.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Horizon West.

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

    848 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Southern Connector Extension

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway

    1998 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Osceola Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Disney's All-Star Resort, Blizzard Beach Water Park, Coronado Springs

    902 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Blizzard Beach, Mini Golf, Coronado Springs

    95 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Buena Vista Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Buena Vista Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Western Way

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Western Way

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 429 Toll North: Apopka

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Western Beltway

    2 mi · 2 min · Western Beltway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Seidel Road

    2987 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Seidel Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Seidel Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Summerlake Groves Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Summerlake Groves Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Winter Stay Drive

    95 m · 14 sec · Winter Stay Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winter Stay Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Horizon West.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 46%
Florida's Turnpike
5.46 mi · 7%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.23 mi · 6%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 5%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 5%
Osceola Parkway
3.91 mi · 5%
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 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
00h 55m from Palm Bay
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Horizon West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Horizon West?

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 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 40.3 miles from Palm Bay and 40.3 miles from Horizon West.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Horizon West.

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 Horizon West. Straight-line distance: 68.73 mi (110.61 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Horizon West

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population14,000
Coordinates28.4338300, -81.6227000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Horizon West (-81.6227, 28.43383)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.78 $23.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.05 $26.11
Premium $4.90 $13.90 $27.81
Diesel $4.35 $12.35 $24.71

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Horizon West. The current time is 19:59:17.

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.