Origin
Vero Beach, FL
Morning in Vero Beach on Saturday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vero Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vero Beach, FL
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Palm Bay, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vero Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 30.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 13th Avenue, 21st Street, Palm Bay Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 30.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
13th 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vero Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL is easy. At 43m 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 Vero Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 13th Avenue | — | — |
| 21st Street | — | — |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | — | — |
| Main Street Northeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
13th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vero Beach, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on 20th Street
348 ft
·
9 sec
·
20th Street
2
Turn right onto 13th Avenue
420 ft
·
21 sec
·
13th Avenue
3
Turn right onto 21st Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
21st Street
4
Continue straight
9.2 mi
·
14 min
5
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
6
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
7
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
5 min
9
Continue straight
358 ft
·
7 sec
10
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
11
Continue straight
15 mi
·
20 min
12
Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street Northeast
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street Northeast
14
Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.74 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Palm Bay on Saturday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
43m 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 Vero Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 30.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 13th Avenue, 21st Street, Palm Bay Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Vero Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.87 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 Vero Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL is easy. At 43m 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 Vero Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Vero Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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