How far is Sarasota, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Sarasota, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sarasota and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sarasota and Palm Bay.
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Start on Main Street
1434 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North School Avenue
135 m · 16 sec · North School Avenue
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Turn right onto Fruitville Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Fruitville Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Tampa
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
2988 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
1380 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Southern Connector Extension
4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Osceola Parkway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway
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Continue on East Osceola Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
2276 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
2873 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Bronson Highway
3.4 mi · 5 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 Sarasota 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 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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Sarasota 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 to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 90 miles from Sarasota and 104 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.37 one way or $56.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Sarasota and Sunny near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
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 Polk City.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sarasota and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 128.23 mi (206.37 km).
#1 Sarasota
The most populous city in Sarasota County, Florida.
| Population | 58,859 |
| Coordinates | 27.3364300, -82.5306500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.44 | $62.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.49 | $66.98 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.75 | $59.51 |
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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