How far is South Daytona, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from South Daytona, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.24 mi
01h 30m
Flight
82.14 mi
132.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.14 mi
Kilometers
132.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.24 mi
Kilometers
145.22 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in South Daytona
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Daytona
2026-04-18T20:27
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Daytona
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
Titusville
FL

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

From South Daytona
45 mi
00h 45m
To Palm Bay
45.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 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 South Daytona and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Daytona and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Ridge Boulevard

    1549 ft · 43 sec · Ridge Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ridgewood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ridgewood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dunlawton Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Taylor Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    2448 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Daytona 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
79.3 mi · 88%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 5%
Dunlawton Avenue
3.58 mi · 4%
South Ridgewood Avenue
1.83 mi · 2%
CR 516
0.4 mi
Ridge Boulevard
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

78.8 mi · 01h 24m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Titusville
00h 45m from South Daytona
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Daytona 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 South Daytona to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Titusville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from South Daytona and 45.2 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Daytona and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Titusville

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

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

RAIL

Sanford

52 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

53 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

57 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

68 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Daytona and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 82.14 mi (132.19 km).

South Daytona

#1 South Daytona

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America

Population13,639
Coordinates29.1658200, -81.0045000
Altitude3
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: (-81.004418, 29.165769)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $13.19
Round trip
$26.38
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.19 $26.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.90 $15.57 $31.14
Diesel $4.35 $13.83 $27.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Daytona and Palm Bay. The current time is 20:27:52.

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.