How far is Upper Grand Lagoon, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Upper Grand Lagoon, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 437.4 miles (703.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 344 miles (553.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
437.4 mi
07h 01m
Flight
344.02 mi
553.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
344.02 mi
Kilometers
553.64 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
437.4 mi
Kilometers
703.92 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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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 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Mon, May 4, 3:39 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Grand Lagoon
Mon, May 4, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Grand Lagoon
2026-05-04T07:38
Arrive Palm Bay
Mon, May 4, 2:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:01 PM to 3:31 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Grand Lagoon
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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 City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Upper Grand Lagoon
214.5 mi
03h 30m
To Palm Bay
222.9 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Grand Lagoon and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Grand Lagoon and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    150 m · 41 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ammo Road

    152 m · 22 sec · Ammo Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2590 ft · 3 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Magnolia Beach Road

    883 ft · 39 sec · Magnolia Beach Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1020 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Coast Guard Road

    1812 ft · 50 sec · Coast Guard Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Navy Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Navy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1875 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West 23rd Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · West 23rd Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    113 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike

  25. 25

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

    2873 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

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

    54 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Grand Lagoon and Palm Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
122 mi · 28%
I-75 South
108 mi · 25%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 9%
Florida's Turnpike
32 mi · 7%
Florida's Turnpike South
32 mi · 7%
West 23rd Street
27.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.4 mi
344 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
03h 30m from Upper Grand Lagoon
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Grand Lagoon and Mostly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Grand Lagoon to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 437.4 miles (703.9 km) and usually takes 07h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.5 miles from Upper Grand Lagoon and 222.9 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 344 miles (553.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.05 one way or $128.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Upper Grand Lagoon and Palm Bay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upper Grand Lagoon and Mostly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Grand Lagoon and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 344.02 mi (553.64 km).

Upper Grand Lagoon

#1 Upper Grand Lagoon

Census designated place

Population13,963
Coordinates30.1632600, -85.7407600
Altitude0
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: (-85.74272, 30.163007)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 704 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.44 gal
58.43 L · about $64.05
Round trip
$128.09
30.88 gal · 116.86 L
Estimated CO2
137.2 kg one way
Round trip: 274.4 kg / 605 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $64.05 $128.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $70.96 $141.92
Premium $4.90 $75.59 $151.19
Diesel $4.35 $67.16 $134.33

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Upper Grand Lagoon, FL and Palm Bay, FL. The current time in Upper Grand Lagoon is 07:38:23, although it is 08:38:23 in Palm Bay.

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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.