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

The driving distance from Palm Coast, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.35 mi
01h 56m
Flight
113.5 mi
182.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.5 mi
Kilometers
182.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.35 mi
Kilometers
195.3 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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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 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Mon, May 18, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Coast
Mon, May 18, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Coast
2026-05-18T18:40
Arrive Palm Bay
Mon, May 18, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Coast
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mims
FL

Census designated place

From Palm Coast
60.6 mi
00h 58m
To Palm Bay
60.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph E
Destination
85°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Collingwood Lane

    19 m · 8 sec · Collingwood Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive

    65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway

    2393 ft · 1 min · Palm Harbor Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Florida Park Drive North

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Florida Park Drive North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Palm Coast Parkway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Palm Coast Parkway West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    3192 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
113 mi · 93%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 4%
Florida Park Drive North
1.84 mi · 2%
Palm Coast Parkway West
0.93 mi · 1%
Palm Harbor Parkway
0.45 mi
CR 516
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mims
00h 58m from Palm Coast
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palm Coast and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Mims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Palm Coast and 60.8 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palm Coast and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Mims

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mims, 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 Mims.

RAIL

Sanford

46 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

50 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

55 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

63 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Coast and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 113.5 mi (182.66 km).

Palm Coast

#1 Palm Coast

A city in Flagler County, Florida.

Population92,350
Coordinates29.5849700, -81.2078400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Palm Bay

#2 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Collingwood Lane (-81.207878, 29.585056)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.21 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.51
8.56 gal · 32.42 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.75 $35.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.67 $39.34
Premium $4.90 $20.95 $41.91
Diesel $4.35 $18.62 $37.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Coast and Palm Bay. The current time is 18:40:37.

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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.