Origin
Fish Hawk, FL
Morning in Fish Hawk on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fish Hawk, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
129.1 mi
208 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fish Hawk, FL
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Palm Bay, FL
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Fish Hawk to Palm Bay? This 129.1-mile drive should take you about 2 hours and 53 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes I 4 and Bronson Highway, with a section of Osceola Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within Florida. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, so consider this a straightforward journey perfect for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.6 miles from Fish Hawk, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 38.3 mi | 41m |
| Bronson Highway | 37.2 mi | 46m |
| Osceola Parkway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Plant City-Picnic Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Southern Connector Extension | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Lithia Pinecrest Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 3.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 38.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fish Hawk, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on Ternglade Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ternglade Drive
2
Turn left onto Churchside Drive
269 ft
·
11 sec
·
Churchside Drive
3
Enter roundabout onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
280 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
4
Continue on Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Fishhawk Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fishhawk Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lithia Pinecrest Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 39
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South County Road 39
8
Continue on CR 39
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Plant City-Picnic Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on FL 39
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
James L Redman Parkway
10
Turn right onto East Alexander Street
183 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Alexander Street
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto East Alexander Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Alexander Street
Use the straight lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto Jim Johnson Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Jim Johnson Road
13
Continue on South Park Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Park Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 4
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 62
Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on FL 417 Toll
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Southern Connector Extension
Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 3
Toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto CR 522
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on CR 522
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
22
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 244
Toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
25
Turn left onto US 192; US 441
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on US 192; US 441
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
27
Continue on US 192; US 441
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
13th Street
28
Continue on US 192; US 441
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
29
Continue on US 192; US 441
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on US 192
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 192
31
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
32
Merge onto I 95
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Use the slight right lane.
34
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.
35
Turn straight onto CR 516
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
36
Arrive at destination
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 53 minute drive, leaving early can help you avoid some traffic, especially on I 4. With only one stop recommended, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing yourself. The estimated fuel cost is around $21, so keep an eye on your gauge, particularly before heading out. A specific tip for this route: be aware of the transition points between the major highways like I 4 and the local roads like Bronson Highway, as speed limits and traffic flow can change noticeably.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Fish Hawk, FL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 28 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.6 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Bay, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fish Hawk, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Fish Hawk, FL
This is one driving day of about 129.1 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Fish Hawk, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 38.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Fish Hawk, 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 124.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
9
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Cel...
8
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center
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 3
Toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Cent...
8
75.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
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 244
Toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
7
124.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m 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
$20.55 one way
$41.10 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $22.35 | $44.71 |
| premium | $4.72 | $24.01 | $48.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.50 | $57.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.25
Florida's Turnpike
(3.5 mi)
$0.25
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
$21
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.56 | $6.20 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.07 | $8.26 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
88°F
Lake Butler, FL
65 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
20 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
2h 53m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed bag, with 47% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on I 4, which can be quite fast-paced, including one uninterrupted segment of 38.3 miles. Bronson Highway and Osceola Parkway will likely offer a different feel, potentially with more local traffic or varied speed limits. Expect the road character to shift as you progress, moving from potentially quicker highway sections to more varied local road conditions.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard.
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 24 significant decision points across 129.1 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 0.2 miles (Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 58.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fish Hawk, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Disney World, Celebration, Gaylord Convention Center, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Us 441: Kissimmee - among others.
Disney World
58.2 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Celebration
58.2 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Gaylord Convention Center
62.6 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Miami
71.6 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
71.6 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Us 441: Kissimmee
75.5 mi in
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~1h 41m
Saint Cloud
75.5 mi in
|
~1h 41m
Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
76.1 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 129.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.3 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.25 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 58.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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