Origin
Deltona, FL
Evening in Deltona on Monday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deltona, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
101.1 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deltona, FL
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Palm Bay, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deltona, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 101.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, State Road 44, I 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.89 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Deltona, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 101.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and State Road 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 72 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 14 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 72 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and State Road 44. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near I 4.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.7 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 4
Merge onto I 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward FL 44: New Smyrna Beach, DeLand Historic District
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 118A-B
Toward FL 44: New Smyrna Beach, DeLand Historic...
8
8.9 mi into trip
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~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 118A
Toward FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
7
96.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m 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
96.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Deltona, FL to Palm Bay, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Deland Historic District along the way.
Deland Historic District
8.7 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 72 mi | 1h 17m |
| State Road 44 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| I 4 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| East New York Avenue | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Normandy Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Saxon Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 72 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deltona, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on East Normandy Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Normandy Boulevard
2
Turn left onto CR 4146
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Saxon Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
4
Merge onto I 4
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 118A-B
Toward FL 44: New Smyrna Beach, DeLand Historic District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 118A
Toward FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto FL 44
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East New York Avenue
8
Continue on FL 44
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
State Road 44
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
10
Merge onto I 95
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Use the slight right lane.
12
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.
13
Turn straight onto CR 516
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
14
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.5 miles from Deltona, FL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
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 Deltona, 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 Deltona, FL
This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Deltona, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 72 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.5 mi from Deltona, FL · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 50.5 miles from Deltona, 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 72 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.89 one way
$33.78 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.29 | $36.59 |
| premium | $4.90 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.46 | $44.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.62 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Evening in Palm Bay on Monday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
4 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 57m 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 Deltona, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 101.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, State Road 44, I 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.5 miles from Deltona, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.89 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 101.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.7 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Deltona, FL to Palm Bay, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Deland Historic District along the way.
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