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

The driving distance from Villas, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
186.08 mi
03h 16m
Flight
129.2 mi
207.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.2 mi
Kilometers
207.92 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.08 mi
Kilometers
299.46 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Thu, May 14, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Villas
Fri, May 15, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villas
2026-05-14T20:07
Arrive Palm Bay
Thu, May 14, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Villas
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
Buckhead Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida

From Villas
89.1 mi
01h 38m
To Palm Bay
96.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 14 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bell Tower Drive

    1487 ft · 1 min · Bell Tower Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Daniels Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Colonial Boulevard East Bound

    1318 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard

    1709 ft · 35 sec · Colonial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    109 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Park Street

    31.3 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Villas and Palm Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 24%
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 18%
Park Street
31.3 mi · 17%
Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi · 13%
North Bridge Street
7.73 mi · 4%
Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
4.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

44 mi · 00h 47m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckhead Ridge
01h 38m from Villas
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Villas 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 Villas to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Buckhead Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Villas and 96.9 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Villas and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Buckhead Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

15 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

67 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

95 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

109 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villas and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 129.2 mi (207.92 km).

Villas

#1 Villas

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population11,569
Coordinates26.5503500, -81.8687000
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: Bell Tower Drive (-81.868687, 26.55036)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.86 L · about $27.25
Round trip
$54.50
13.14 gal · 49.72 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.25 $54.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.20 $60.39
Premium $4.90 $32.17 $64.33
Diesel $4.35 $28.58 $57.16

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 Villas and Palm Bay. The current time is 20:07:47.

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.