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Trip from Azalea Park, FL to Palm Bay, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

70.2 mi

113 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Azalea Park, FL, FL

Azalea Park, FL

Angelyn Sanjorjo

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Palm Bay, FL

Hetvi Patel

Trip Overview

This 70.2-mile drive from Azalea Park, FL to Palm Bay, FL will take you approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-95, the Beachline Expressway, and the Central Florida GreeneWay, with 79% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this is an economical option for a quick journey within Florida. You won't need to break this trip up, and it offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 28.1 mi 30m
Beachline Expressway 25.3 mi 27m
Central Florida GreeneWay 5.8 mi 6m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 4.3 mi 7m
East-West Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
Lake Underhill Road 0.3 mi <1m
Oxalis Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Yucatan Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 28.1 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Azalea Park, FL and Palm Bay, FL.

1

Start on Oxalis Drive

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Oxalis Drive
2

Turn right onto Lake Underhill Road

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Lake Underhill Road
3

Turn right onto Yucatan Drive

86 ft · 3 sec · Yucatan Drive
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll East
5

Merge onto FL 408 Toll

2.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 18 Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto FL 417 Toll

5.8 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 26 Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min
Toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
11

Merge onto FL 528 Toll

25 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 42A Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 95

28 mi · 30 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on this road

99 ft · 4 sec · this road
Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road Use the left / right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto CR 516

4.3 mi · 7 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

Palm Bay Road Northeast

Where to Stop

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

city in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cocoa, FL

35 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.

Popular next leg

Cocoa, FL to Palm Bay, FL

30.7 mi · 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Bithlo, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sharpes, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Azalea Park, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 65.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
2.8 mi into trip | ~4m 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 18 Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
8
3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport, Tampa

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International...
8
9.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa

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 26 Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Coco...
7
36.5 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 42A Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward CR 516: Palm Bay

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.17 one way

$22.35 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $12.16 $24.31
premium $4.72 $13.05 $26.11
diesel $5.61 $15.50 $31.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.37 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.14 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.83 $4.49

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Azalea Park, FL

Afternoon in Azalea Park on Sunday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

SSE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Palm Bay, FL

Afternoon in Palm Bay on Sunday

Local time

4:24 PM

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

11 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

1h 23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with most of your time spent on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.1 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. Given that nearly 80% of this drive is on highways, you'll find it to be a relatively fast-paced journey. The roads are designed for efficient travel, minimizing slowdowns and maximizing your progress.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Beachline Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 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 70.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Azalea Park, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center and Cr 516: Palm Bay.

Cocoa

9.7 mi in | ~12m

Kennedy Space Center

10.2 mi in | ~13m

Cr 516: Palm Bay

65.5 mi in | ~1h 14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Palm Bay, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palm Bay, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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