How far is Ponte Vedra Beach, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 02h 50m.
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.
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponte Vedra Beach and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponte Vedra Beach and Palm Bay.
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Start on Pablo Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Pablo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto San Juan Drive
1330 ft · 59 sec · San Juan Drive
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Continue on San Juan Drive
30 m · 5 sec · San Juan Drive
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Turn right onto Solana Road
1613 ft · 46 sec · Solana Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Palm Valley Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Palm Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Palm Valley Road
13 m · 1 sec · Palm Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road
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Continue on Nocatee Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Valley Ridge Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Valley Ridge Boulevard
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1791 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
152.2 mi · 2 hr 44 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 Ponte Vedra Beach 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ponte Vedra Beach and Sunny near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponte Vedra Beach to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
South Daytona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach and 93.7 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ponte Vedra Beach and Sunny near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near South Daytona
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 South Daytona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponte Vedra Beach and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 159.77 mi (257.13 km).
#1 Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396900, -81.3856400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $29.77 | $59.54 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $37.89 | $75.78 |
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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