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

The driving distance from South Venice, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.91 mi
03h 27m
Flight
131.31 mi
211.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.31 mi
Kilometers
211.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.91 mi
Kilometers
320.12 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 PM EDT
Return by in South Venice
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Venice
2026-04-18T13:04
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Venice
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From South Venice
98.1 mi
01h 43m
To Palm Bay
100.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
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 Venice and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Road

    51 m · 13 sec · Hudson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sterling Road

    152 m · 24 sec · Sterling Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jamaica Road

    1907 ft · 1 min · Jamaica Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Seminole Drive

    2247 ft · 2 min · West Seminole Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    1 mi · 2 min · Tamiami Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 By-Pass

    3 mi · 5 min · US 41 By-Pass

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Tamiami Trail

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando

    2988 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.2 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

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

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension

  15. 15

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

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Osceola Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  18. 18

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

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    2873 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    54 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  33. 33

    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 Venice 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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tamiami Trail
63 mi · 32%
I 4 East
52.8 mi · 27%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 20%
Osceola Parkway
7.49 mi · 4%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 2%
Southern Connector Extension
4.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tamiami Trail

Merge slight left

59.2 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.6 mi
131.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
01h 43m from South Venice
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Venice 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 Venice to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from South Venice and 100.8 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.12 one way or $58.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia

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

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

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Venice and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 131.31 mi (211.32 km).

South Venice

#1 South Venice

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population13,949
Coordinates27.0531100, -82.4242600
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: Hudson Road (-82.423967, 27.052971)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.57 L · about $29.12
Round trip
$58.24
14.04 gal · 53.14 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.12 $58.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.26 $64.53
Premium $4.90 $34.37 $68.74
Diesel $4.35 $30.54 $61.07

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 South Venice and Palm Bay. The current time is 13:04:04.

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.