How far is Poinciana, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Poinciana, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 29m.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poinciana and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poinciana and Palm Bay.
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Start on Divot Lane
27 m · 6 sec · Divot Lane
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
1516 ft · 43 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn left
134 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Cypress Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cypress Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
8 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Turn right onto South Orange Blossom Trail
815 ft · 18 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Continue on John Young Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · John Young Parkway
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Turn right onto Emmett Street
2657 ft · 55 sec · Emmett Street
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1806 ft · 40 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1957 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto East Vine Street
1749 ft · 33 sec · East Vine Street
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Continue on Bronson Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bronson Highway
33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2951 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 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 Poinciana 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.
Bronson Highway
Continue on Bronson Highway
33.8 mi · 00h 41m
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 then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poinciana and Mostly Cloudy near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poinciana to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Poinciana and 34.3 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.12 one way or $20.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Poinciana and Mostly Cloudy near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
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 Saint Cloud.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poinciana and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 53.52 mi (86.13 km).
#1 Poinciana
A census-designated place (CDP) in Osceola County, Florida.
| Population | 69,439 |
| Coordinates | 28.1402900, -81.4584100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.21 | $22.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
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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