How far is Palm Bay, FL from Tarpon Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Tarpon Springs, FL is about 159.1 miles (256 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.07 mi
03h 27m
Flight
132.38 mi
213.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.38 mi
Kilometers
213.04 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.07 mi
Kilometers
256 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarpon Springs
Sat, May 30, 6:06 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-05-30T14:38
Arrive Tarpon Springs
Sat, May 30, 6:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
79.5 mi
01h 43m
To Tarpon Springs
79.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Tarpon Springs.

  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

    5.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Tarpon Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · East Tarpon Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Tarpon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Connector Extension
61.6 mi · 39%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 23%
Hillsborough Avenue
9.8 mi · 6%
Tampa Road
6.16 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
5.46 mi · 3%
US Highway 19
5.43 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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
132.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loughman
01h 43m from Palm Bay
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palm Bay and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarpon Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Tarpon Springs?

The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 79.5 miles from Palm Bay and 79.6 miles from Tarpon Springs.

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

The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palm Bay and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarpon Springs.

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 13.1 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center
Haines City Municipal Government
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Haines City Municipal Government

Haines City , FL
620 E Main St, Haines City, FL 33844
Rating 1.4/5 12 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 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 Tarpon Springs. Straight-line distance: 132.38 mi (213.04 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Tarpon Springs

#2 Tarpon Springs

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

Population25,624
Coordinates28.1461200, -82.7567700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Tarpon Springs (-82.75677, 28.14612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.25 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.54
11.22 gal · 42.5 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.27 $46.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.78 $51.57
Premium $4.90 $27.47 $54.93
Diesel $4.35 $24.40 $48.81

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Tarpon Springs. The current time is 14:38:45.

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.