How far is Palm Bay, FL from Myrtle Grove, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Myrtle Grove, FL is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 437.3 miles (703.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
518.55 mi
09h 38m
Flight
437.29 mi
703.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
437.29 mi
Kilometers
703.75 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
518.55 mi
Kilometers
834.53 km
Drive Time
09h 38m

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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 09h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 PM CDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Fri, Apr 24, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Myrtle Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:38 PM to 4:08 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Palm Bay
259.2 mi
04h 49m
To Myrtle Grove
259.4 mi
04h 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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Myrtle Grove.

  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

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South

    610 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Fairfield Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Fairfield Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairfield Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North 57th Avenue

    2274 ft · 1 min · North 57th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lillian Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Lillian Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 55%
Florida's Turnpike
171 mi · 33%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 7%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 1%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 1%
Bronson Highway
3.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.2 mi
437.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 49m from Palm Bay
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Myrtle Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Myrtle Grove?

The road trip is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km) and usually takes 09h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 259.2 miles from Palm Bay and 259.4 miles from Myrtle Grove.

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

The direct path is about 437.3 miles (703.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.91 one way or $151.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Palm Bay and Myrtle Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Myrtle Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Myrtle Grove. Straight-line distance: 437.29 mi (703.75 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Grove

#2 Myrtle Grove

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Population15,870
Coordinates30.4210300, -87.3074700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Myrtle Grove (-87.30747, 30.42103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 835 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.3 gal
69.27 L · about $75.91
Round trip
$151.82
36.6 gal · 138.54 L
Estimated CO2
162.6 kg one way
Round trip: 325.3 kg / 717 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $75.91 $151.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.11 $168.21
Premium $4.90 $89.60 $179.19
Diesel $4.35 $79.60 $159.21

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Palm Bay, FL and Myrtle Grove, FL. The current time in Palm Bay is 05:14:52, although it is 04:14:52 in Myrtle Grove.

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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.