Trip from Palm Bay, FL to South Venice, FL

Drive Time

Distance

199.3 mi

321 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

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Palm Bay, FL

Hetvi Patel

South Venice, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Palm Bay, FL to South Venice, FL covers 199.3 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, I 4, New Haven Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

99.7 miles from Palm Bay, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h highway drive covering 199.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.9 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

143 ft 15 ft

Total Climb

156 ft

Total Descent

158 ft

Highest Point

143 ft

~99.7 mi in

Elevation Range

128 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 199.3 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 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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

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

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

187.6 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | FL 681

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 681 toward FL 681: Venice, Osprey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 681: Venice, Osprey

Towns Along This Route

Between Palm Bay, FL and South Venice, 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

Osprey

187.6 mi in | ~3h 39m | via FL 681

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	60.9 mi	1h 5m
I 4	51.8 mi	56m
New Haven Avenue	37 mi	44m
Southern Connector Extension	8.2 mi	9m
Florida's Turnpike	5.5 mi	5m
Central Florida GreeneWay	5.2 mi	5m
Palm Bay Road Northeast	4 mi	7m
FL 681	3.9 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 60.9 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay, FL and South Venice, FL.

Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

4.0 mi · 7 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

Merge onto I 95

3.6 mi · 3 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 180 Toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 192

37 mi · 44 min · New Haven Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 192; US 441

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

Continue on US 192; US 441

2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

Continue on US 192; US 441

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

Continue on US 192; US 441

3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

5.5 mi · 5 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 251 Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto FL 417 Toll

5.2 mi · 5 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 417 Toll

8.2 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 4

52 mi · 56 min · I 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 9 Toward I 75: Ocala, Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 South: Naples Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 75

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 681

3.9 mi · 5 min · FL 681

Toward FL 681: Venice, Osprey Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 41

2.6 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

Keep slight left at fork onto US 41

3.0 mi · 5 min · US 41 By-Pass

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 41

1.3 mi · 2 min · Tamiami Trail

Turn right onto West Baffin Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baffin Road

Turn right onto Sterling Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Sterling Road

Turn left onto Hudson Road

168 ft · 7 sec · Hudson Road

Arrive at destination

Hudson Road

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 99.7 miles from Palm Bay, FL, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.7 miles or 2h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Venice, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 199.3 miles and 4h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 75 for about 60.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.7 mi from Palm Bay, FL · 2h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakeland, FL

100 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

Lakeland, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakeland, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.7 miles from Palm Bay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.

Arriving in South Venice, FL

The final approach into South Venice, 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 South Venice, 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

$33.29 one way

$66.59 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$36.06	$72.12
premium	$4.90	$38.42	$76.83
diesel	$5.64	$44.28	$88.56

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

$33

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.8	$20.93	$9.57
Efficient EV	49.8	$17.44	$7.97
EV Truck/SUV	79.7	$27.90	$12.76

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Palm Bay, FL

Afternoon in Palm Bay on Sunday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Venice, FL

Afternoon in South Venice on Sunday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

3 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

4h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 South Venice, FL covers 199.3 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, I 4, New Haven Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 99.7 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 $33.29 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Palm Bay, FL and South Venice, FL, road signs point toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala, Daytona Beach and Disney World - among others.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 15 ft to 143 ft elevation with about 156 ft of total climbing.