Origin
Apollo Beach, FL
Morning in Apollo Beach on Wednesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apollo Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h
Distance
142.8 mi
230 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apollo Beach, FL
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Palm Bay, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Apollo Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 142.8 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 4, Bronson Highway, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.2 miles on I 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.4 miles from Apollo Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Apollo Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 142.8 miles and takes about 3h, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 142.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 4 East: Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
9
71.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Cel...
8
76.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Cent...
8
89.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 244
Toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Apollo Beach, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Disney World, Celebration, Gaylord Convention Center, Miami and Florida's Turnpike Toll South - among others.
Orlando
18 mi in
|
~24m
Disney World
71.9 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Celebration
71.9 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Gaylord Convention Center
76.4 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Miami
85.3 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
85.3 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Us 441: Kissimmee
89.3 mi in
|
~1h 47m
Saint Cloud
89.3 mi in
|
~1h 47m
Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
89.8 mi in
|
~1h 49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 52.2 mi | 56m |
| Bronson Highway | 37.2 mi | 46m |
| I 75 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Osceola Parkway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Southern Connector Extension | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 52.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on Fairway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fairway Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Apollo Beach Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 41
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Tamiami Trail
4
Turn right onto CR 672
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Bend Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
1.4 mi
·
3 min
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
6
Merge onto I 75
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 4
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 62
Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on FL 417 Toll
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Southern Connector Extension
Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 3
Toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 522
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 522
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
16
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 244
Toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
19
Turn left onto US 192; US 441
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 192; US 441
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
21
Continue on US 192; US 441
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
13th Street
22
Continue on US 192; US 441
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
23
Continue on US 192; US 441
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on US 192
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 192
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
26
Merge onto I 95
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Use the slight right lane.
28
Continue on this road
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Use the left / right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto CR 516
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.4 miles from Apollo Beach, FL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Bay, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Apollo Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Apollo Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 142.8 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Apollo Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 52.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.4 mi from Apollo Beach, FL · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.4 miles from Apollo Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Palm Bay, FL
The final approach into Palm Bay, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Palm Bay, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.73 one way
$45.46 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $24.73 | $49.45 |
| premium | $4.72 | $26.55 | $53.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.53 | $63.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.25
Florida's Turnpike
(3.5 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.99 | $6.85 |
| Efficient EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.50 | $5.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.99 | $9.14 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Palm Bay, FL
Morning in Palm Bay on Wednesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Apollo Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 142.8 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 4, Bronson Highway, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.4 miles from Apollo Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 142.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Apollo Beach, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Disney World, Celebration, Gaylord Convention Center, Miami and Florida's Turnpike Toll South - among others.
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