How far is Palm Bay, FL from Venice, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Venice, FL is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.79 mi
03h 54m
Flight
131.25 mi
211.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.25 mi
Kilometers
211.23 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.79 mi
Kilometers
315.09 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Venice
Fri, May 15, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Fri, May 15, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-05-15T01:04
Arrive Venice
Fri, May 15, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Palm Bay
97.9 mi
01h 57m
To Venice
97.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
Venice Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Friday
Using Nokomis as the closest live forecast in the Sarasota County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Venice.

  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

    51.8 mi · 56 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 681: Venice, Osprey

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Tamiami Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Tamiami Trail

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tamiami Trail

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Venice Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · West Venice Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Armada Road North

    37 m · 11 sec · Armada Road North

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Venice Avenue

    963 ft · 27 sec · West Venice Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Venice Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
61.8 mi · 32%
Southern Connector Extension
60 mi · 31%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike
5.46 mi · 3%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.23 mi · 3%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

60.9 mi · 01h 05m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.6 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
01h 57m from Palm Bay
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Venice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Venice?

The road trip is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Palm Bay and 97.9 miles from Venice.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.66 one way or $57.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Venice.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gibsonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibsonia.

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Venice. Straight-line distance: 131.25 mi (211.23 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Venice

#2 Venice

City in Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Population24,634
Coordinates27.0997800, -82.4542600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Venice (-82.45426, 27.09978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.15 L · about $28.66
Round trip
$57.33
13.82 gal · 52.3 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.66 $57.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.76 $63.52
Premium $4.90 $33.83 $67.66
Diesel $4.35 $30.06 $60.12

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Venice. The current time is 01:04:57.

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.