How far is Palm Bay, FL from Orange City, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Orange City, FL is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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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 Orange City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Orange City.
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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
72 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: DeLand, New Smyrna Beach
1583 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 44
8.6 mi · 10 min · State Road 44
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Continue on East New York Avenue
6.7 mi · 8 min · East New York Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 4 West: Sanford
2500 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
911 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 472
2930 ft · 56 sec · State Road 472
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Turn sharp left onto North Kentucky Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Kentucky Avenue
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Turn right onto East Graves Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · East Graves Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Graves Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Orange City.
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
72 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palm Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orange City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Orange City?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Mims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Palm Bay and 50 miles from Orange City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palm Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orange City.
Stop Ideas Near Mims
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 Mims.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Orange City. Straight-line distance: 76.49 mi (123.1 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 Orange City
City in Western Iowa
| Population | 12,335 |
| Coordinates | 28.9488800, -81.2986700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange City (-81.29867, 28.94888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.22 | $32.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.28 | $34.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
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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