Origin
Haines City, FL
Night in Haines City on Wednesday
Local time
11:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haines City, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
77.3 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haines City, FL
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Palm Bay, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haines City, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 77.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 17th Street, John Young Parkway, Emmett Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.30 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
38.7 miles from Haines City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 77.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
17th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Haines City, FL to Palm Bay, FL is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haines City, FL to Palm Bay, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 17th Street | — | — |
| John Young Parkway | — | — |
| Emmett Street | — | — |
| Broadway Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Oak Street | — | — |
| East Vine Street | — | — |
| Bronson Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
17th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haines City, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on East Johnson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
2
Turn left onto 17th Street
18 mi
·
27 min
·
17th Street
3
Continue on John Young Parkway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
John Young Parkway
4
Turn right onto Emmett Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Emmett Street
5
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
6
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
8
Turn right onto East Vine Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Vine Street
9
Continue on Bronson Highway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronson Highway
10
Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
11
Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
13th Street
12
Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Bronson Highway
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Bronson Highway
14
Continue straight
2.9 mi
·
3 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Miami
16
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
3 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
CR 516: Palm Bay
18
Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
98 ft
·
5 sec
·
CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
19
Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
20
Arrive at your destination
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 38.7 miles from Haines City, FL, or about 50m 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 50m 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 25m
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 Haines City, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haines City, FL
This is one driving day of about 77.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Haines City, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Haines City, FL · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Haines City, 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
$12.30 one way
$24.61 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.38 | $26.77 |
| premium | $4.72 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Night in Palm Bay on Wednesday
Local time
11:50 PM
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
16 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 40m 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 Haines City, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 77.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 17th Street, John Young Parkway, Emmett Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 miles from Haines City, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.30 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.
The drive from Haines City, FL to Palm Bay, FL is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haines City, FL to Palm Bay, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haines City, FL to Palm Bay, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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