How far is Vero Beach, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Vero Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, State of Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vero Beach and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vero Beach and Palm Bay.
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Start on 20th Street
106 m · 9 sec · 20th Street
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Turn right onto 13th Avenue
128 m · 21 sec · 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto 21st Street
638 ft · 25 sec · 21st Street
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9.2 mi · 15 min
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1.9 mi · 3 min
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3024 ft · 52 sec
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1.2 km · 1 min
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2.8 mi · 5 min
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109 m · 7 sec
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846 ft · 16 sec
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14.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
773 ft · 23 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street Northeast
37 m · 4 sec · Main Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
1381 ft · 38 sec · 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 Vero Beach and Palm Bay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
21st Street
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14.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sebastian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Vero Beach and 15.3 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vero Beach and Sunny near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Sebastian
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sebastian.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vero Beach and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 29.75 mi (47.87 km).
#1 Vero Beach
County seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,770 |
| Coordinates | 27.6386400, -80.3972700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
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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