How far is Palm Bay, FL from Melbourne, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Melbourne, FL is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Melbourne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Melbourne.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
1381 ft · 38 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street Northeast
37 m · 5 sec · Main Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
733 ft · 22 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dixie Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Harbor City Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Harbor City Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Fee Avenue
1010 ft · 28 sec · East Fee Avenue
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Turn right onto Waverly Place
693 ft · 31 sec · Waverly Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Melbourne.
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.
Dixie Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dixie Highway
2.16 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Melbourne?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Melbourne Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Palm Bay and 2.1 miles from Melbourne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.62 one way or $1.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Stop Ideas Near Melbourne 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 Melbourne Beach.
Kissimmee
Okeechobee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 3.6 mi (5.79 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 Melbourne
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 83,376 |
| Coordinates | 28.0836300, -80.6081100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melbourne (-80.60811, 28.08363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $0.73 | $1.47 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $0.65 | $1.31 |
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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