How far is Shady Hills, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Shady Hills, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
155.19 mi
02h 50m
Flight
121.76 mi
195.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.76 mi
Kilometers
195.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.19 mi
Kilometers
249.76 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 25, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Shady Hills
Sat, Apr 25, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shady Hills
2026-04-25T16:54
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 25, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shady Hills
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
Lake Butler
FL

City in Union County, Florida, United States

From Shady Hills
73.5 mi
01h 25m
To Palm Bay
81.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shady Hills and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Dalberg Drive

    42 m · 8 sec · Dalberg Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Monteverde Drive

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Monteverde Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · County Line Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Line Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Line Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cortez Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Cortez Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    36.3 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2488 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2844 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    27.6 mi · 30 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2873 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    54 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shady Hills and Palm Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cortez Boulevard
50.3 mi · 32%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 26%
Florida's Turnpike
27.6 mi · 18%
Broad Street
8.14 mi · 5%
County Line Road
5 mi · 3%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cortez Boulevard

Take the exit straight

36.3 mi · 00h 50m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
121.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Butler
01h 25m from Shady Hills
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shady Hills and Sunny then 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 Shady Hills to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 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?

Lake Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Shady Hills and 81.7 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.73 one way or $45.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Butler

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 Lake Butler and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Butler.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

16 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

21 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

27 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

42 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shady Hills and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 121.76 mi (195.96 km).

Shady Hills

#1 Shady Hills

Census designated place

Population11,523
Coordinates28.4100000, -82.5428800
Altitude16
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: Dalberg Drive (-82.542883, 28.410109)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.73 L · about $22.73
Round trip
$45.46
10.96 gal · 41.46 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.73 $45.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.19 $50.37
Premium $4.90 $26.83 $53.66
Diesel $4.35 $23.84 $47.68

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Shady Hills and Palm Bay. The current time is 16:54:40.

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.