The drive from Palm Bay, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 174.3 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 4, New Haven Avenue, I 75 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.8 miles on I 4.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.74 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.2 miles from Palm Bay, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 174.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Palm Bay, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 174.3 miles and takes about 3h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 174.3 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
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 180
Toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
8
59.1 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
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 251
Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
8
59.4 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
8
125.5 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
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 9
Toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
8
160.2 mi into trip|~3h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
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 2
Toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Palm Bay, FL and Bayshore Gardens, FL, road signs point toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala, Daytona Beach and Disney World - among others.
Ocala
52.9 mi in|~1h 10m
Miami
52.9 mi in|~1h 10m
Florida's Turnpike Toll
52.9 mi in|~1h 10m
Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
53 mi in|~1h 11m
Daytona Beach
59.1 mi in|~1h 18m
Disney World
59.4 mi in|~1h 18m
Naples
125.5 mi in|~2h 31m
Bradenton
160.2 mi in|~3h 11m
Palmetto
160.5 mi in|~3h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 4
51.8 mi
56m
New Haven Avenue
37 mi
44m
I 75
31.9 mi
34m
Southern Connector Extension
8.2 mi
9m
Tamiami Trail
6.2 mi
8m
Florida's Turnpike
5.5 mi
5m
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.2 mi
5m
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 51.8 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay, FL and Bayshore Gardens, FL.
1
Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.0 mi·7 min·Palm Bay Road Northeast
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
3
Merge onto I 95
3.6 mi·3 min·I 95
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 180Toward US 192: West Melbourne, MelbourneUse the slight right lane.
5
Continue on US 192
37 mi·44 min·New Haven Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 192; US 441
1.2 mi·1 min·East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
7
Continue on US 192; US 441
2.6 mi·5 min·13th Street
8
Continue on US 192; US 441
0.2 mi·21 sec·East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 192; US 441
3.3 mi·5 min·Bronson Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
5.5 mi·5 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 251Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney WorldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
5.2 mi·5 min·Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 417 Toll
8.2 mi·9 min·Southern Connector Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 4
52 mi·56 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 9Toward I 75: Ocala, NaplesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: NaplesUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 75
32 mi·34 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 228Toward I 275 North: Saint PetersburgUse the slight right lane.
22
Continue on I 275
0.7 mi·44 sec·I 275
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 2Toward US 41: Palmetto, BradentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
357 ft·11 sec
Toward Palmetto, BradentonUse the left / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto US 41
6.2 mi·8 min·Tamiami Trail
26
Continue on US 41; US 301
0.4 mi·37 sec·Hernando DeSoto Bridge
27
Continue on US 41; US 301
1.0 mi·1 min·1st Street West
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
1.5 mi·2 min·1st Street West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on US 41
0.8 mi·1 min·Cortez Road
30
Turn left onto US 41
2.8 mi·4 min·14th Street West
31
Turn right onto Florida Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Florida Boulevard
32
Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·Georgia Avenue
33
Turn right onto Duke Place
136 ft·6 sec·Duke Place
34
Arrive at destination
Duke Place
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.2 miles from Palm Bay, FL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 38 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.2 miles or 1h 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 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayshore Gardens, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Palm Bay, 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 Palm Bay, FL
This is one driving day of about 174.3 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Palm Bay, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 51.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.2 mi from Palm Bay, FL
· 1h 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 87.2 miles from Palm Bay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bayshore Gardens, FL
The final approach into Bayshore Gardens, 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 Bayshore Gardens, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
CFS Coffee For The Soul, Celebration
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Kissimmee, Florida
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 74.7
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 168.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.74 one way
$55.49 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$30.18
$60.36
premium
$4.72
$32.41
$64.82
diesel
$5.61
$38.48
$76.97
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Florida's Turnpike
(5.5 mi)$0.38
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
$28
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.3
0
$18.30
$8.37
Efficient EV
43.6
0
$15.25
$6.97
EV Truck/SUV
69.7
0
$24.40
$11.16
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Palm Bay, FL
Morning
in Palm Bay on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bayshore Gardens, FL
Morning
in Bayshore Gardens on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
87 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.
Road read
3h 35m 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 Palm Bay, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 174.3 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 4, New Haven Avenue, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.2 miles from Palm Bay, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 174.3 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Palm Bay, FL and Bayshore Gardens, FL, road signs point toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala, Daytona Beach and Disney World - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
