Origin
Ensley, FL
Morning in Ensley on Monday
Local time
9:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ensley, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Drive Time
7h 44m
Distance
520 mi
837 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$87
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 35m
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6 AM
7h 44m
8 AM
8h 3m
10 AM
7h 51m
12 PM
7h 49m
3 PM
7h 52m
5 PM
8h 2m
8 PM
7h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Trip Overview
The drive from Ensley, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 520 miles and takes about 7h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pensacola Boulevard, I-75 South, Florida's Turnpike South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $86.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
260 miles from Ensley, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 520 miles and 7h 44m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Pensacola Boulevard and I-75 South.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pensacola Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 7h 44m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ensley, FL to Palm Bay, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pensacola Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 192 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 192 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bronson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 13th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Pensacola Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ensley, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on West Detroit Boulevard
36 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Detroit Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Pensacola Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pensacola Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge slight right
286 mi
·
5 hr 6 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-75 South: Tampa
6
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
7
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
10
Turn left onto Bronson Highway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bronson Highway
11
Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
12
Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
13th Street
13
Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Bronson Highway
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Bronson Highway
15
Continue straight
2.9 mi
·
3 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Miami
17
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
3 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
CR 516: Palm Bay
19
Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
98 ft
·
5 sec
·
CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
20
Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 260 miles from Ensley, FL, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
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 114 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 260 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 50m
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 Ensley, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ensley, FL
This is one driving day of about 520 miles and 7h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 114 miles from Ensley, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 260 mi from Ensley, FL · 3h 52m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
172 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Meal stop
343 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 114 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 260 miles from Ensley, 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
$86.86 one way
$173.73 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
182 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $94.09 | $188.18 |
| premium | $4.90 | $100.23 | $200.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $115.53 | $231.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$112–$137
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 181.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 156 | 1 | $54.60 | $24.96 |
| Efficient EV | 130 | 1 | $45.50 | $20.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 208 | 2 | $72.80 | $33.28 |
Gas CO2
182 kg
EV CO2
61 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
10:34 AM
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
7h 44m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ensley, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 520 miles and takes about 7h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pensacola Boulevard, I-75 South, Florida's Turnpike South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 260 miles from Ensley, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $86.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ensley, FL to Palm Bay, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ensley, FL to Palm Bay, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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