How far is Palm Bay, FL from The Villages, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to The Villages, FL is about 124.9 miles (201 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and The Villages.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and The Villages.
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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
60.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Wildwood
1601 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 North: Leesburg, Wildwood
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on County Road 466A
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 466A
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Turn left onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2194 ft · 1 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
56 m · 10 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2052 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
52 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
63 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
55 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
3020 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail
6 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1722 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail
51 m · 3 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1885 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morse Boulevard
89 m · 6 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
148 m · 10 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Continue on Morse Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
51 m · 3 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Morse Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morse Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and The Villages.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
60.3 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Villages.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to The Villages?
The road trip is about 124.9 miles (201 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Palm Bay and 62.4 miles from The Villages.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Villages.
Stop Ideas Near Southchase
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southchase.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and The Villages. Straight-line distance: 103.91 mi (167.23 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 The Villages
A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.
| Population | 51,442 |
| Coordinates | 28.9340800, -81.9599400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Villages (-81.95994, 28.93408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $18.29 | $36.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.59 | $43.18 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.18 | $38.37 |
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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