How far is Seminole, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Seminole, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 159 miles (255.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159 mi
02h 56m
Flight
135.12 mi
217.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.12 mi
Kilometers
217.45 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159 mi
Kilometers
255.89 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Seminole
Wed, May 13, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seminole
2026-05-12T20:02
Arrive Palm Bay
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seminole
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Davenport
FL

City in Florida

From Seminole
78.5 mi
01h 28m
To Palm Bay
80.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seminole and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Boulevard North

    861 ft · 31 sec · Park Boulevard North

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Park Boulevard North

  3. 3

    Continue on Gandy Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gandy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Tampa

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

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

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension

  11. 11

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

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Osceola Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  14. 14

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

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    2873 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    54 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seminole 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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
61.3 mi · 39%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 25%
I 275 North
16.8 mi · 11%
Osceola Parkway
7.49 mi · 5%
Park Boulevard North
6.68 mi · 4%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davenport
01h 28m from Seminole
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seminole and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seminole to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 159 miles (255.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Seminole and 80.5 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seminole and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Davenport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Davenport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center
Haines City Municipal Government
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Haines City Municipal Government

Haines City , FL
620 E Main St, Haines City, FL 33844
Rating 1.4/5 12 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davenport.

RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Kissimmee

24 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
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Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seminole and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 135.12 mi (217.45 km).

Seminole

#1 Seminole

City in Oklahoma

Population18,863
Coordinates27.8397500, -82.7912100
Altitude11
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: Park Boulevard North (-82.791237, 27.839732)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.24 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.54
11.22 gal · 42.48 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.27 $46.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.78 $51.57
Premium $4.90 $27.47 $54.93
Diesel $4.35 $24.40 $48.81

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Seminole and Palm Bay. The current time is 20:02:28.

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.