Origin
Kings Point, FL
Evening in Kings Point on Sunday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kings Point, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
124.2 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
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6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kings Point, FL
Arian Fernandez
Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Trip Overview
Traveling from Kings Point to Palm Bay covers a total distance of 124.2 miles, making for a straightforward trek that typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting roughly $21 for fuel will keep your vehicle running for the duration of the journey. You will primarily utilize Florida's Turnpike and I-95 to navigate between these two Florida locations. This drive is designed for efficiency, prioritizing speed and main arteries to get you to your destination without unnecessary detours.
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
62.1 miles from Kings Point, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience with 92% of your travel spent on major corridors. The route settles into a steady rhythm early on, featuring a significant 70.2-mile stretch along Florida's Turnpike that allows for consistent speeds. While the majority of your time is spent on high-speed interstates, the final leg of the journey transitions onto Babcock Street Northeast. This shift from massive thoroughfares to local infrastructure provides a distinct change in pace as you arrive in Palm Bay. Overall, the drive feels like a productive, no-nonsense transit rather than a winding scenic tour.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 70.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
40 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
40 ft
Total Descent
39 ft
Highest Point
40 ft
~77.6 mi in
Elevation Range
24 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 124.2 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 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
6
118.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 173
Toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Kings Point, FL to Palm Bay, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
Vero Beach
73.3 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 70.2 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 95 | 44 mi | 47m |
| Babcock Street Northeast | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Atlantic Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Jog Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Malabar Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Normandy Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 70.2 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Point, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on Normandy Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Normandy Lane
2
Turn right onto Jog Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jog Road
3
Turn left onto SR 806
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Atlantic Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
70 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
8
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95
44 mi
·
47 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 173
Toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
13
Turn right onto FL 514
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Malabar Road
14
Turn left onto FL 507
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Babcock Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
16
Arrive at destination
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2-hour and 22-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along I-95 is a smart move, as congestion can fluctuate significantly throughout the day. Because the trip is short and requires zero planned stops, you can easily complete it in one go without needing to build in rest breaks. To keep your travel budget on track, consider fueling up before you merge onto the turnpike, where prices can sometimes be higher. Making the most of the highway-heavy layout will ensure you reach Palm Bay quickly and without any extra stress.
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 62.1 miles from Kings Point, FL, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.2 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.1 miles or 1h 10m 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 54m
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 Kings Point, 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 Kings Point, FL
This is one driving day of about 124.2 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kings Point, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 70.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.1 mi from Kings Point, FL · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 62.1 miles from Kings Point, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.2 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
$20.75 one way
$41.49 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.47 | $44.95 |
| premium | $4.90 | $23.94 | $47.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.92
Florida's Turnpike
(70.2 mi)
$4.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:16 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 22m 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 Kings Point, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Babcock Street Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.1 miles from Kings Point, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.75 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 124.2 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 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kings Point, FL to Palm Bay, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 16 ft to 40 ft elevation with about 40 ft of total climbing.
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