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

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Palm Harbor, FL is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.04 mi
03h 21m
Flight
132.66 mi
213.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.66 mi
Kilometers
213.49 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.04 mi
Kilometers
249.51 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Harbor
Mon, May 25, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Mon, May 25, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-05-25T05:53
Arrive Palm Harbor
Mon, May 25, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Loughman
FL

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

From Palm Bay
77.5 mi
01h 40m
To Palm Harbor
77.5 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    53.4 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 92 West: Hillsborough Avenue, Busch Gardens

    3060 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Hillsborough Avenue

    9.8 mi · 16 min · Hillsborough Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Tampa Road

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Tampa Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto US Highway 19

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 19

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Nebraska Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Nebraska Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Omaha Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Omaha Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Florida Avenue

    29 m · 4 sec · Florida Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florida Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Connector Extension
61.6 mi · 40%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 24%
Hillsborough Avenue
9.8 mi · 6%
Tampa Road
6.16 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
5.46 mi · 4%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Connector Extension

Merge slight left

53.4 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loughman
01h 40m from Palm Bay
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Palm Bay and 77.5 miles from Palm Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.69 one way or $45.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Loughman

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Loughman and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.

RAIL

Kissimmee

17 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Haven

31 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Palm Harbor. Straight-line distance: 132.66 mi (213.49 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Palm Harbor

#2 Palm Harbor

A city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population57,439
Coordinates28.0780700, -82.7637100
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Palm Harbor (-82.76371, 28.07807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.71 L · about $22.69
Round trip
$45.38
10.94 gal · 41.42 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.69 $45.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.14 $50.28
Premium $4.90 $26.78 $53.56
Diesel $4.35 $23.79 $47.59

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Palm Harbor. The current time is 05:53:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.