How far is Palm Bay, FL from Satellite Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Satellite Beach, FL is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Satellite Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Satellite Beach.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
1381 ft · 38 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street Northeast
37 m · 5 sec · Main Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
733 ft · 22 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dixie Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Harbor City Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Harbor City Boulevard
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Turn right onto Strawbridge Avenue
1774 ft · 43 sec · Strawbridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Strawbridge Avenue
1078 ft · 20 sec · Strawbridge Avenue
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Continue on Melbourne Causeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Melbourne Causeway
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Continue on Fifth Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Fifth Avenue
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Turn left onto North Miramar Avenue
6 mi · 13 min · North Miramar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Satellite Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Miramar Avenue
Turn left onto North Miramar Avenue
6 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Satellite Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Satellite Beach?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indialantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Palm Bay and 6.1 miles from Satellite Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Satellite Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Indialantic
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 Indialantic.
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Winter Park
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Satellite Beach. Straight-line distance: 9.79 mi (15.75 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 Satellite Beach
City in Florida
| Population | 11,124 |
| Coordinates | 28.1761200, -80.5900500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Satellite Beach (-80.59005, 28.17612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
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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