How far is West Pensacola, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from West Pensacola, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 525.4 miles (845.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 435.9 miles (701.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Pensacola and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Pensacola and Palm Bay.
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Start on Lillian Highway
2638 ft · 1 min · Lillian Highway
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Turn left onto New Warrington Road
833 ft · 25 sec · New Warrington Road
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Turn left onto Mobile Highway
528 ft · 13 sec · Mobile Highway
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Turn slight right
1429 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto New Warrington Spur
3275 ft · 1 min · New Warrington Spur
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Continue on West Fairfield Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Fairfield Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on West Fairfield Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · West Fairfield Drive
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Turn right onto North Davis Highway
597 ft · 12 sec · North Davis Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 110 North
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
2873 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Bronson Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bronson Highway
33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2951 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay
2022 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
30 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 8 min · 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 West Pensacola and Palm Bay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
283 mi · 05h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Pensacola and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Pensacola to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 525.4 miles (845.6 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 258.4 miles from West Pensacola and 267.1 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 435.9 miles (701.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.5 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 $76.90 one way or $153.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Pensacola and Palm Bay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Pensacola and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Pensacola and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 435.88 mi (701.48 km).
#1 West Pensacola
Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida
| Population | 21,339 |
| Coordinates | 30.4265900, -87.2796900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 846 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 33m |
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 | $76.90 | $153.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $85.21 | $170.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $90.77 | $181.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $80.65 | $161.30 |
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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