Origin
Palm Bay, FL
Morning in Palm Bay on Thursday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palm Bay, FL to Auburndale, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
97.8 mi
157 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Auburndale, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Palm Bay, FL to Auburndale, FL covers 97.8 miles and takes about 2h 8m 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, I 4, Southern Connector Extension 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 $15.57 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
48.9 miles from Palm Bay, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 97.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 97.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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
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 13 significant decision points across 97.8 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 13 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.
8
90.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward FL 559: Polk City, Auburndale
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 44
Toward FL 559: Polk City, Auburndale
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 Auburndale, 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 |
| I 4 | 16.6 mi | 18m |
| 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 |
| I 95 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| 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 Auburndale, 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
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Southern Connector Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 4
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 44
Toward FL 559: Polk City, Auburndale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto FL 559
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
FL 559
20
Continue on this road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
this road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Polk City Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Polk City Road
22
Continue on Polk City Road
158 ft
·
3 sec
·
Polk City Road
23
Continue on Lake Ariana Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Ariana Boulevard
24
Continue on Main Street North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street North
25
Enter roundabout
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
26
Continue
150 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn slight right onto North Bartow Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Bartow Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
North Bartow Avenue
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 48.9 miles from Palm Bay, FL, or about 1h 4m 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburndale, 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 97.8 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 48.9 mi from Palm Bay, FL · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Palm Bay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburndale, FL
The final approach into Auburndale, 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 Auburndale, 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
$15.57 one way
$31.13 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $16.93 | $33.87 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.19 | $36.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.59 | $43.19 |
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
$16
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.27 | $4.69 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.56 | $3.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.69 | $6.26 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Auburndale, FL
Morning in Auburndale on Thursday
Local time
11:59 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
2h 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 Palm Bay, FL to Auburndale, FL covers 97.8 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Haven Avenue, I 4, Southern Connector Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.9 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 $15.57 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 97.8 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 Auburndale, 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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