How far is Sarasota Springs, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Sarasota Springs, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.04 mi
03h 19m
Flight
126.09 mi
202.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.09 mi
Kilometers
202.93 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.04 mi
Kilometers
307.45 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 4:25 PM EDT
Return by in Sarasota Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 7:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sarasota Springs
2026-04-18T13:05
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 4:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sarasota Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Polk City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Sarasota Springs
89.5 mi
01h 39m
To Palm Bay
101.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sarasota Springs and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Amanda Drive

    70 m · 16 sec · Amanda Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Webber Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Webber Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Honore Avenue

    55 m · 4 sec · Honore Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    1215 ft · 25 sec · Honore Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    35 m · 3 sec · Honore Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    1963 ft · 40 sec · Honore Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    109 m · 7 sec · Honore Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    1496 ft · 34 sec · Honore Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fruitville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fruitville Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando

    2988 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    52.2 mi · 57 min

  19. 19

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

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension

  21. 21

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

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Osceola Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  24. 24

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

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    2873 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

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

    54 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sarasota Springs 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
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
4 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
52.8 mi · 28%
I 75 North
50 mi · 26%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 21%
Osceola Parkway
7.49 mi · 4%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 2%
Southern Connector Extension
4.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

52.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
01h 39m from Sarasota Springs
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Sarasota Springs and 101.6 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sarasota Springs and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Polk City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polk City, 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 Polk City.

RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

41 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sarasota Springs and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 126.09 mi (202.93 km).

Sarasota Springs

#1 Sarasota Springs

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population14,395
Coordinates27.3089400, -82.4795400
Altitude7
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: Amanda Drive (-82.479316, 27.308937)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $27.96
Round trip
$55.92
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.96 $55.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.98 $61.95
Premium $4.90 $33.00 $66.00
Diesel $4.35 $29.32 $58.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sarasota Springs and Palm Bay. The current time is 13:05:26.

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.