How far is Pine Castle, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Pine Castle, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Castle and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Castle and Palm Bay.
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Start on Hansel Avenue
19 m · 9 sec · Hansel Avenue
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Turn left onto Fairlane Avenue
119 m · 24 sec · Fairlane Avenue
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Turn left onto South Orange Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto McCoy Road
1.2 km · 2 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on Boggy Creek Road
611 ft · 14 sec · Boggy Creek Road
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Turn slight left onto Jetport Drive
109 m · 11 sec · Jetport Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 528 Toll East: Orlando International Airport
2114 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
32.7 mi · 36 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay
2022 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
30 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Castle and Palm Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Beachline Expressway
Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
32.7 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Castle and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Castle to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Sharpes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Pine Castle and 34.7 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.16 one way or $20.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pine Castle and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Sharpes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharpes.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Castle and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 56.23 mi (90.5 km).
#1 Pine Castle
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 10,805 |
| Coordinates | 28.4719500, -81.3678500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.00 | $23.99 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
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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