How far is Satellite Beach, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Satellite Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.19 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.79 mi
15.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.79 mi
Kilometers
15.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.19 mi
Kilometers
19.61 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 PM EDT
Return by in Satellite Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 7:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Satellite Beach
2026-04-18T19:01
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Satellite Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Indialantic
FL

Town of the United States

From Satellite Beach
6.1 mi
00h 10m
To Palm Bay
6.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Satellite Beach and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Satellite Beach and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 mi · 13 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fifth Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Fifth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Melbourne Causeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Melbourne Causeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Strawbridge Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · Strawbridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Harbor City Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Harbor City Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    733 ft · 20 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street Northeast

    37 m · 4 sec · Main Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    1381 ft · 38 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
2.16 mi · 18%
Melbourne Causeway
1.21 mi · 10%
South Harbor City Boulevard
1.19 mi · 10%
Fifth Avenue
0.64 mi · 5%
Strawbridge Avenue
0.54 mi · 4%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

6 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indialantic
00h 10m from Satellite Beach
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Satellite 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 Satellite Beach to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indialantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Satellite Beach and 6.1 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Satellite Beach and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Indialantic

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

85 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

93 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

95 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

97 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Satellite Beach and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 9.79 mi (15.75 km).

Satellite Beach

#1 Satellite Beach

City in Florida

Population11,124
Coordinates28.1761200, -80.5900500
Altitude4
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: FL A1A (-80.590439, 28.176043)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.57
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.78 $3.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.98 $3.95
Premium $4.90 $2.11 $4.21
Diesel $4.35 $1.87 $3.74

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 Satellite Beach and Palm Bay. The current time is 19:01:41.

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.