Origin
Palm Bay, FL
Late night in Palm Bay on Friday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Palm Bay, FL to Citrus Ridge, FL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Bay, FL
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Citrus Ridge, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Palm Bay, FL to Citrus Ridge, FL covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Haven Avenue, Florida's Turnpike, Central Florida GreeneWay for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37 miles on New Haven Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.26 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.
Midpoint
38.5 miles from Palm Bay, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 77 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 77 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Haven Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 37 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 17 key pointsThese 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
6
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
FL 417 Toll / Southern Connector Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 417 Toll / Southern Connector Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward Celebration Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward Celebration Avenue
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 Citrus Ridge, FL, road signs point toward Melbourne, Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala and Daytona Beach - among others.
Melbourne
8 mi in
|
~12m
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven Avenue | 37 mi | 44m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4 mi | 7m |
| Southern Connector Extension | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| Funie Steed Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Bronson Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
New Haven Avenue
— 37 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay, FL and Citrus Ridge, 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 180
Toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
Use 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 251
Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
Use 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
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Southern Connector Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 2
Toward Celebration Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
19
Turn straight onto Celebration Avenue
503 ft
·
19 sec
·
Celebration Avenue
20
Turn left onto Celebration Place
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Celebration Place
21
Continue on Celebration Place
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Celebration Place
22
Turn left onto US 192
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Funie Steed Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Funie Steed Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Banana Palm Drive
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Banana Palm Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Banana Palm Drive
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 38.5 miles from Palm Bay, FL, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 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 Citrus Ridge, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Palm Bay, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Palm Bay, FL
This is one driving day of about 77 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Palm Bay, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Haven Avenue for about 37 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.5 mi from Palm Bay, 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 38.5 miles from Palm Bay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Citrus Ridge, FL
The final approach into Citrus Ridge, 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
$12.26 one way
$24.51 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.33 | $26.67 |
| premium | $4.72 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
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
$12
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 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 | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
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
Citrus Ridge, FL
Late night in Citrus Ridge on Friday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
15 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
1h 46m 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 Citrus Ridge, FL covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Haven Avenue, Florida's Turnpike, Central Florida GreeneWay. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.5 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 $12.26 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 77 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Citrus Ridge, FL, road signs point toward Melbourne, Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala and Daytona Beach - among others.
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