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

The driving distance from Pinecrest, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 142 miles (228.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
142.06 mi
02h 25m
Flight
95.88 mi
154.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.88 mi
Kilometers
154.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.06 mi
Kilometers
228.62 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 1:41 PM EDT
Return by in Pinecrest
Sat, May 30, 4:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinecrest
2026-05-30T11:15
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 1:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinecrest
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
Hunters Creek
FL

Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States

From Pinecrest
62 mi
01h 12m
To Palm Bay
80.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South County Road 39

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South County Road 39

  2. 2

    Continue on Plant City-Picnic Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Plant City-Picnic Road

  3. 3

    Continue on James L Redman Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · James L Redman Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Alexander Street

    56 m · 3 sec · East Alexander Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on East Alexander Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Alexander Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jim Johnson Road

    2420 ft · 43 sec · Jim Johnson Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Park Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Park Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2668 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Osceola Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Park Road
41.4 mi · 29%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 28%
Osceola Parkway
7.49 mi · 5%
Plant City-Picnic Road
5.39 mi · 4%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 3%
Southern Connector Extension
4.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Park Road

Merge slight left

38.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hunters Creek
01h 12m from Pinecrest
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pinecrest and 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 Pinecrest to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 142 miles (228.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Hunters Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Pinecrest and 80.2 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pinecrest and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Hunters Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hunters Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hunters Creek.

RAIL

Kissimmee

8 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

19 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

27 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

50 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinecrest and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 95.88 mi (154.31 km).

Pinecrest

#1 Pinecrest

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,006
Coordinates27.8500300, -82.1456400
Altitude33
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: Plant City-Picnic Road (-82.145445, 27.850028)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.98 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.56
10.02 gal · 37.96 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.78 $41.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.03 $46.05
Premium $4.90 $24.53 $49.06
Diesel $4.35 $21.79 $43.59

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinecrest and Palm Bay. The current time is 11:15:45.

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.