Origin
Azalea Park, FL
Evening in Azalea Park on Friday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Azalea Park, 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
1h 23m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Azalea Park, FL
Angelyn Sanjorjo
Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Trip Overview
This 70.2-mile drive from Azalea Park, FL to Palm Bay, FL will take you approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-95, the Beachline Expressway, and the Central Florida GreeneWay, with 79% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this is an economical option for a quick journey within Florida. You won't need to break this trip up, and it offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with most of your time spent on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.1 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. Given that nearly 80% of this drive is on highways, you'll find it to be a relatively fast-paced journey. The roads are designed for efficient travel, minimizing slowdowns and maximizing your progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 28.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Beachline Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
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 18
Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
8
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International...
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
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 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Coco...
7
36.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Azalea Park, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center and Cr 516: Palm Bay.
Cocoa
9.7 mi in
|
~12m
Kennedy Space Center
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
Cr 516: Palm Bay
65.5 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 28.1 mi | 30m |
| Beachline Expressway | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East-West Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Lake Underhill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oxalis Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Yucatan Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 28.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Azalea Park, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on Oxalis Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Oxalis Drive
2
Turn right onto Lake Underhill Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lake Underhill Road
3
Turn right onto Yucatan Drive
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Yucatan Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll East
5
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 18
Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
11
Merge onto FL 528 Toll
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 95
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Use the slight right lane.
15
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.
16
Turn straight onto CR 516
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Azalea Park, FL · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Azalea Park, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.17 one way
$22.35 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| premium | $4.72 | $13.05 | $26.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Evening in Palm Bay on Friday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 23m 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 Azalea Park, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Beachline Expressway, Central Florida GreeneWay. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 miles from Azalea Park, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.17 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Azalea Park, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center and Cr 516: Palm Bay.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Canaveral National Seashore.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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