Origin
Atlantic Beach, FL
Morning in Atlantic Beach on Friday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Atlantic Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
184 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Trip Overview
The drive from Atlantic Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 184 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, East Beltway, Atlantic Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 155.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.29 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
92 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 184 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 30m highway drive covering 184 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and East Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 155.7 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 155.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 184 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 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 295 / East Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (FL 9B): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 295 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 295 South
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 295 / East Beltway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / East Beltway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
17.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
FL 9B
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 9B toward I 795 South: Saint Augustine
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 58
Toward I 795 South: Saint Augustine
7
179.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
Take the exit toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay
6
179.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
Continue toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 155.7 mi | 2h 47m |
| East Beltway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Atlantic Boulevard | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| FL 9B | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Seminole Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Plaza Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Coast Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 155.7 mi, about 2h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on 9th Street
94 ft
·
6 sec
·
9th Street
2
Turn right onto East Coast Drive
297 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Coast Drive
3
Turn right onto Plaza Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Plaza Street
4
Turn slight left onto Seminole Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Seminole Road
5
Turn right onto SR A1A; FL 10
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 295 South
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 295
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Beltway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 9B
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 9B
Exit 58
Toward I 795 South: Saint Augustine
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
11
Merge onto I 95
156 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Use the slight right lane.
13
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.
14
Turn straight onto CR 516
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155.7 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 40 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92 miles or 1h 47m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Bay, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Atlantic Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Atlantic Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 184 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Atlantic 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 95 for about 155.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92 mi from Atlantic Beach, FL · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 155.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.29 one way
$58.58 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $31.86 | $63.72 |
| premium | $4.72 | $34.21 | $68.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.62 | $81.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.32 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.76 | $11.78 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Friday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Crescent City, FL
92 mi in
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
15 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 30m 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 Atlantic Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 184 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, East Beltway, Atlantic Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 12 significant decision points across 184 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 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 295 / East Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (FL 9B): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Atlantic Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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