How far is Palm Bay, FL from Sarasota Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Sarasota Springs, FL is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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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 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Sarasota Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Sarasota Springs.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
2565 ft · 1 min
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bronson Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
848 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
5.2 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension
8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Merge slight left
51.8 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
50.6 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
160 m · 13 sec
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Continue on FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
768 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 780 West
99 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Fruitville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fruitville Road
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Turn left onto Honore Avenue
1612 ft · 36 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
110 m · 7 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Honore Avenue
29 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1968 ft · 39 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Honore Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1215 ft · 24 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Webber Street
12 m · 1 sec · Webber Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Webber Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Webber Street
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Turn right onto Amanda Drive
70 m · 10 sec · Amanda Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amanda Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Sarasota Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Southern Connector Extension
Merge slight left
51.8 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Sarasota Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Sarasota Springs?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Palm Bay and 90.7 miles from Sarasota Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Sarasota Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
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 Polk City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Sarasota Springs. Straight-line distance: 126.09 mi (202.93 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 Sarasota Springs
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 14,395 |
| Coordinates | 27.3089400, -82.4795400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sarasota Springs (-82.47954, 27.30894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $26.55 | $53.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.33 | $62.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
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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