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

The driving distance from Palm Valley, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
170.73 mi
02h 42m
Flight
155.72 mi
250.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.72 mi
Kilometers
250.61 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.73 mi
Kilometers
274.77 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Fri, May 29, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Valley
Fri, May 29, 5:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Valley
2026-05-29T12:24
Arrive Palm Bay
Fri, May 29, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Valley
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
Port Orange
FL

The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.

From Palm Valley
85.3 mi
01h 21m
To Palm Bay
85.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Valley Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Palm Valley Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Palm Valley Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Palm Valley Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Nocatee Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Valley Ridge Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Valley Ridge Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1791 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    152.2 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  13. 13

    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 Valley 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
153 mi · 89%
Valley Ridge Boulevard
4.93 mi · 3%
Palm Valley Road
4.51 mi · 3%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 3%
Nocatee Parkway
3.14 mi · 2%
CR 516
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 44m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
155.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Orange
01h 21m from Palm Valley
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Valley and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Port Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Palm Valley and 85.4 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.01 one way or $50.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Valley and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Port Orange

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

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

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

10 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

37 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

47 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

69 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Valley and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 155.72 mi (250.61 km).

Palm Valley

#1 Palm Valley

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America

Population20,019
Coordinates30.1774600, -81.3875800
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: Palm Valley Road (-81.38779, 30.177376)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.81 L · about $25.01
Round trip
$50.02
12.06 gal · 45.62 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.01 $50.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.71 $55.43
Premium $4.90 $29.52 $59.05
Diesel $4.35 $26.23 $52.46

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Valley and Palm Bay. The current time is 12:24:55.

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.