Origin
Casselberry, FL
Morning in Casselberry on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casselberry, 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 37m
Distance
79.7 mi
128 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Casselberry, FL
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Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Trip Overview
This straightforward 79.7-mile drive from Casselberry, Florida, to Palm Bay, Florida, will take you approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, this route is quite budget-friendly. You'll primarily be on major Florida highways, making for a predictable and efficient journey. The majority of this trip stays within the state of Florida, connecting two points in the Sunshine State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from Casselberry, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 28.1 mi | 30m |
| Beachline Expressway | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Tuskawilla Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Seminola Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lake Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Aloma Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 28.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casselberry, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on Seminola Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Seminola Boulevard
2
Continue on Lake Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Drive
3
Turn right onto Tuskawilla Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tuskawilla Road
4
Turn left onto FL 426
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Aloma Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on FL 417 Toll
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
9
Merge onto FL 528 Toll
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Use the slight right lane.
13
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.
14
Turn straight onto CR 516
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just under 1.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart. Leaving in the morning or mid-afternoon will likely help you avoid the heaviest traffic. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can plan to refuel before you leave Casselberry or in Palm Bay upon arrival to keep costs predictable. A good tip for this route is to keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 28.1-mile stretch on I 95, ensuring you have enough to comfortably complete that segment.
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 39.8 miles from Casselberry, FL, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 50m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Bay, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Casselberry, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Casselberry, FL
This is one driving day of about 79.7 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Casselberry, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 28.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Casselberry, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 75.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~26m 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...
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
7
46.1 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
75 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
6
75.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Continue toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.69 one way
$25.37 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Palm Bay, FL
Morning in Palm Bay on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Conway, FL
40 mi in
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 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 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
$25
near mile 41.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 67% of this 79.7-mile route. Your longest stretch without a turn will be a solid 28.1 miles on I 95, so settle in for some consistent cruising. The Beachline Expressway and Central Florida GreeneWay will also contribute to the faster pace. This drive is less about winding country roads and more about efficient travel between your origin and destination.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
8/10
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 19.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Casselberry, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center and Cr 516: Palm Bay.
Cocoa
19.2 mi in
|
~26m
Kennedy Space Center
19.7 mi in
|
~27m
Cr 516: Palm Bay
75 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 79.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). 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 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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