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

The driving distance from Venice, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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
197.25 mi
03h 26m
Flight
131.25 mi
211.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.25 mi
Kilometers
211.23 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.25 mi
Kilometers
317.45 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Fri, May 15, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Venice
Fri, May 15, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venice
2026-05-15T00:13
Arrive Palm Bay
Fri, May 15, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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 Venice
96.3 mi
01h 43m
To Palm Bay
101 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Venice Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Friday
Using Nokomis as the closest live forecast in the Sarasota County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph NNW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Venice Avenue

    3251 ft · 2 min · West Venice Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tamiami Trail

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  5. 5

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando

    2988 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.2 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

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

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension

  10. 10

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

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Osceola Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  13. 13

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

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 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 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tamiami Trail
62.7 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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.1 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
01h 43m from Venice
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving 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 Venice to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 96.3 miles from Venice and 101 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.87 one way or $57.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around 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 Venice and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 131.25 mi (211.23 km).

Venice

#1 Venice

City in Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Population24,634
Coordinates27.0997800, -82.4542600
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: West Venice Avenue (-82.45422, 27.099768)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.35 L · about $28.87
Round trip
$57.74
13.92 gal · 52.7 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.87 $57.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.99 $63.98
Premium $4.90 $34.08 $68.15
Diesel $4.35 $30.28 $60.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Venice and Palm Bay. The current time is 00:13:27.

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.