How far is Pine Hills, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Pine Hills, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.73 mi
01h 18m
Flight
63.83 mi
102.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.83 mi
Kilometers
102.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.73 mi
Kilometers
128.31 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Hills
2026-04-23T08:06
Arrive Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From Pine Hills
39.8 mi
00h 39m
To Palm Bay
39.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Hills and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Balboa Drive

    1480 ft · 45 sec · Balboa Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Hills Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pine Hills Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    31 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto FL 408 East Toll

    2448 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa

    2445 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  18. 18

    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 Hills 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
28.9 mi · 36%
Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 32%
East-West Expressway
10.5 mi · 13%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.84 mi · 7%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 5%
FL 528 East
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

28.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
00h 39m from Pine Hills
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Hills 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 Hills to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Pine Hills and 39.9 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.66 one way or $23.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pine Hills and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

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

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Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Hills and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 63.83 mi (102.73 km).

Pine Hills

#1 Pine Hills

Census-designated place in Florida, United States

Population60,076
Coordinates28.5577800, -81.4534000
Altitude35
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: Balboa Drive (-81.453335, 28.557901)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $11.66
Round trip
$23.31
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.66 $23.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.91 $25.83
Premium $4.90 $13.76 $27.52
Diesel $4.35 $12.22 $24.45

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Hills and Palm Bay. The current time is 08:06:17.

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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.