How far is Palm Bay, FL from Jacksonville Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Jacksonville Beach, FL is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Jacksonville Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Jacksonville Beach.
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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
155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
2806 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right onto East Beltway
4.4 mi · 5 min · East Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beaches
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Butler Boulevard
3.9 mi · 5 min · Butler Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward San Pablo Road
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on San Pablo Road, Mayo Clinic
102 m · 8 sec
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Continue on San Pablo Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · San Pablo Parkway
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Continue on San Pablo Road South
1590 ft · 31 sec · San Pablo Road South
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Turn right onto Beach Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto 3rd Street North
2767 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street North
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Continue on 3rd Street North
113 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Jacksonville Beach.
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
156 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Jacksonville Beach?
The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Daytona Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Palm Bay and 90.1 miles from Jacksonville Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Daytona Beach
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 Daytona Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Jacksonville Beach. Straight-line distance: 163.53 mi (263.18 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 Jacksonville Beach
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
| Population | 23,609 |
| Coordinates | 30.2946900, -81.3931400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacksonville Beach (-81.39314, 30.29469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $26.42 | $52.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
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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