How far is Palm Bay, FL from Maitland, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Maitland, FL is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
78.21 mi
01h 38m
Flight
62.44 mi
100.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.44 mi
Kilometers
100.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.21 mi
Kilometers
125.86 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maitland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive Maitland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From Palm Bay
39.1 mi
00h 49m
To Maitland
39.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Maitland.

  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

    28.3 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

    1279 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Beachline Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Colonial Drive

    1904 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto East Colonial Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Colonial Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Goldenrod Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goldenrod Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Palmetto Avenue

    1870 ft · 39 sec · Palmetto Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Aloma Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Aloma Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Semoran Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Semoran Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Howell Branch Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Howell Branch Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Horatio Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Horatio Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
28.8 mi · 37%
Beachline Expressway
25.7 mi · 33%
Central Florida GreeneWay
7.6 mi · 10%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 5%
Goldenrod Road
2.48 mi · 3%
Howell Branch Road
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
00h 49m from Palm Bay
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Maitland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Maitland?

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 39.1 miles from Palm Bay and 39.1 miles from Maitland.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Maitland.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

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

RAIL

Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Maitland. Straight-line distance: 62.44 mi (100.49 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Maitland

#2 Maitland

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

Population17,452
Coordinates28.6277800, -81.3631200
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Maitland (-81.36312, 28.62778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $11.45
Round trip
$22.90
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.45 $22.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.68 $25.37
Premium $4.90 $13.51 $27.03
Diesel $4.35 $12.01 $24.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Maitland. The current time is 04:01:50.

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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.