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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Union County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Dalberg Drive
42 m · 8 sec · Dalberg Drive
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Turn right onto Monteverde Drive
1.6 mi · 6 min · Monteverde Drive
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Turn right onto County Line Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · County Line Road
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Continue on County Line Road
1.5 km · 2 min · County Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
8.1 mi · 12 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Cortez Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
36.3 mi · 50 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2488 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
2844 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
27.6 mi · 30 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 Shady Hills and Palm Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Butler.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
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).
#1 Shady Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 11,523 |
| Coordinates | 28.4100000, -82.5428800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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