How far is Palm Bay, FL from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Ponte Vedra Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Ponte Vedra Beach.
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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
152.2 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
1804 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 210 West
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 210 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward Nocatee Parkway East, Ponte Vedra Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nocatee Parkway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway
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Continue on Palm Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palm Valley Road
111 m · 6 sec · Palm Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Palm Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Solana Road
1613 ft · 46 sec · Solana Road
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Turn left onto San Juan Drive
30 m · 6 sec · San Juan Drive
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Continue on San Juan Drive
1330 ft · 1 min · San Juan Drive
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Turn left onto Pablo Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Pablo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pablo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Ponte Vedra Beach.
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
152 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Ponte Vedra Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Ponte Vedra Beach?
The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
South Daytona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Palm Bay and 87 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.39 one way or $46.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Ponte Vedra Beach.
Stop Ideas Near South Daytona
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 South Daytona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Ponte Vedra Beach. Straight-line distance: 159.77 mi (257.13 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 Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396900, -81.3856400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponte Vedra Beach (-81.38564, 30.23969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.80 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.49 | $56.99 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $36.30 | $72.59 |
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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