Palm Bay, FL Road Trips
Palm Bay, FL serves as a quiet starting point in Florida, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 487 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Palm Bay, FL head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
518.6 mi
Myrtle Grove, FL
Quickest Drive
3h 54m
Florida City, FL
Plan Around Palm Bay, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Palm Bay, FL
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Trips from Palm Bay, FL
Driving from Palm Bay, FL
The typical drive from Palm Bay, FL covers about 487 miles and takes around 9h 6m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 519 miles (9h 38m), while the shortest is just 420 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Palm Bay, FL include Myrtle Grove, FL (518.6 mi, 9h 38m), Midway, FL (514.2 mi, 9h 35m), East Pensacola Heights, FL (511.5 mi, 9h 29m), Niceville, FL (469.7 mi, 8h 43m), and Callaway, FL (419.8 mi, 8h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 487-mile trip from Palm Bay, FL, budget about $80 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Palm Bay, FL and 9 routes heading into Palm Bay, FL, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 420 to 519 miles.
The longest mapped route from Palm Bay, FL covers 519 miles and takes approximately 9h 38m. Shorter options start at just 420 miles.
The average route from Palm Bay, FL runs about 487 miles with a drive time of roughly 9h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 487-mile trip from Palm Bay, FL costs roughly $80 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Palm Bay, FL include Myrtle Grove, FL, Midway, FL, East Pensacola Heights, FL and Niceville, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Palm Bay, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
125,273
Median Income
$67,521
Median Home Value
$248,000
Median Age
41.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Palm Bay, FL at a Glance
Founded
1960
Elevation
16 ft
Area
69 mi²
Notable People from Palm Bay, FL
A sampling of people born in Palm Bay, FL.
Xavier Carter
1985
American sprinter
Kristina Teachout
2005
American taekwondo athlete
Cameron Long
1988
American basketball player
Chris Heston
1988
baseball player
City data from Wikidata (Q816809), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Palm Bay, FL
Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County, with a population of over 115,000 in 2019. It is the core of the Palm Bay Metropolitan Area.
Palm Bay has plenty of points of interest north of Malabar Road. However, areas south of Malabar Road contain very little to do.
1 Bensen House (The Bensen House Museum), 5795 US-1 (go south on U.S.1, near Micco), ☏ +1 321 723-8543. Free. (updated Jul 2016) Castaway Point Park, 2990 Bay Blvd NE, ☏ +1 321 952-3400. Dawn to dusk. A beautiful place to watch the sunrise or go kayaking. Free. (updated Jul 2016)
1 Grant-Valkaria Park (Valkaria Park), 1401 Valkaria Road (from U.S. 1, turn west on Valkaria Road; just past Corey Road on left). Dawn to Dusk. A great place to unwind and fish, play on the sports court or on the playground or just hike along the trail. Free. (updated Aug 2016)
1 Fired Up Pizzeria, 195 Malabar Rd (easily accessible from I-95; go west until the Shopping Plaza light just past Minton Rd; then turn right), ☏ +1 321 727-3473. 11AM-10PM everyday. Delicious pizzeria known locally for its large slices and great garlic knots. (updated Jun 2016)
The Broken Barrel Tavern (Broken Barrel Tavern), Palm Bay Center, 4700 S Babcock St (from I-95 take exits 173 or 176; just south of Palm Bay Road), ☏ +1 321-728-4755. Su-Th 11AM-midnight, F Sa 11AM-2AM. Unfussy tavern offering home-style BBQ (including meats smoked on-site) and a vast beer selection. (updated Jul 2016)
1 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Bay, 1206 Malabar Rd SE (from I-95, go east and turn right just past the Sunoco), ☏ +1 321 220-2003. A typical Holiday Inn Express with free breakfast and a pool. 4 stars. (updated Jun 2016)
You can get into Palm Bay through Melbourne International Airport (MLB IATA), which is the closest commercial airport to Palm Bay located in the nearby city of Melbourne. From Melbourne follow I-95 south to the Malabar Road exit for Palm Bay. US-1 follows the coastal route, a few miles to the east. Both I-95 and US-1 are north-south routes, I-95 being the easternmost interstate in the country and US-1 being the easternmost U.S. route.
Travel tips adapted from Palm Bay on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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