Origin
Orlando, FL
Afternoon in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
74.3 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Orlando, FL
Connor Scott McManus
Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Trip Overview
Traveling from Orlando to Palm Bay covers approximately 74.3 miles, making for a straightforward trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the entire journey as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via South Orange Avenue, East Anderson Street, and FL 408 to reach your destination. Budgeting around $12 for fuel should be sufficient to cover your transit between these two Florida locations. Given the turn-heavy nature of this local drive, it is best viewed as a direct connection between regions rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
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
37.2 miles from Orlando, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend the entirety of the 74.3-mile trip navigating local thoroughfares, meaning there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. The longest single leg you will encounter is 0 miles on South Orange Avenue, reflecting the frequent turns required to navigate toward Palm Bay. Being behind the wheel here requires constant attention to local traffic patterns and intersections. This is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you close to the local landscape rather than isolating you on a monotonous freeway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Orange Avenue 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 Orlando, FL to Palm Bay, FL is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Orlando, FL to Palm Bay, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Anderson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 408 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 417 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 528 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 528 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Orange Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
459 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Anderson Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Anderson Street
4
Take the ramp slight left toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
5
Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East-West Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
7
Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa
8
Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
9
Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
10
Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
11
Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Beachline Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Miami
13
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
30 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
CR 516: Palm Bay
15
Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
98 ft
·
5 sec
·
CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
16
Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 1 hour and 8 minute drive, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. However, because the route relies entirely on local roads, try to avoid peak commuting hours to prevent getting stuck in heavy traffic on South Orange Avenue. You do not need to plan for formal stops, as the trip is short enough to drive through in one go. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind, but ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Orlando to avoid searching for stations along the more congested segments of the route. Use the lack of designated stops to your advantage by planning your arrival in Palm Bay exactly when you need to be there.
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 37.2 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 34m 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 74.3 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.2 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, FL
This is one driving day of about 74.3 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orlando, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Orlando, FL · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Orlando, 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
$12.41 one way
$24.82 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| premium | $4.90 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.51 | $33.01 |
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: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afternoon in Palm Bay on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Eagle Lake, FL
37 mi in
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
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
1h 8m 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 Orlando, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Orange Avenue, East Anderson Street, FL 408. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Orlando, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.41 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 Orlando, FL to Palm Bay, FL is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Orlando, FL to Palm Bay, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orlando, FL to Palm Bay, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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