Origin
Hunters Creek, FL
Morning in Hunters Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hunters Creek, 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 24m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hunters Creek, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Trip Overview
Hunters Creek to Palm Bay is 61.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via Bronson Highway and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, connecting two communities in the same state. The route primarily uses surface roads with a smaller portion on highways, offering a straightforward drive. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it’s an easy same-day trip, perfect for a quick move or a visit without a long commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronson Highway | 37.2 mi | 46m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| US 192 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| 13th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Osceola Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Bronson Highway
— 37.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hunters Creek, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on this road
127 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto Town Loop Boulevard
244 ft
·
15 sec
·
Town Loop Boulevard
3
Turn right onto CR 423
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
John Young Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on North John Young Parkway
286 ft
·
6 sec
·
North John Young Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
374 ft
·
18 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight left onto CR 522
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on CR 522
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 244
Toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
13
Turn left onto US 192; US 441
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 192; US 441
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 192; US 441
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
13th Street
16
Continue on US 192; US 441
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 192; US 441
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 192
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 192
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
20
Merge onto I 95
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Use the slight right lane.
22
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.
23
Turn straight onto CR 516
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Hunters Creek, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Town Loop Boulevard
Turn uturn onto Town Loop Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 423 / John Young Parkway
Turn right onto CR 423 / John Young Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
$9.77 one way
$19.55 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Sunday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Saint Cloud, FL
31 mi in
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 24m 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?
You'll spend about 22% of this drive on highways, with the remaining stretch on surface roads. The longest continuous highway segment you'll encounter is 37.2 miles on Bronson Highway. Expect a lot of interaction with local traffic and frequent intersections as you transition from highway cruising to navigating through more built-up areas. The profile suggests a route that is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic signals.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.2 mi on Bronson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Town Loop Boulevard.
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 61.4 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: near the start (Town Loop Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (CR 423 / John Young Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Hunters Creek, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Us 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital and Cr 516: Palm Bay.
Miami
3.9 mi in
|
~7m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
3.9 mi in
|
~7m
Us 441: Kissimmee
7.9 mi in
|
~11m
Saint Cloud
7.9 mi in
|
~11m
Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
8.4 mi in
|
~13m
Cr 516: Palm Bay
56.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.2 miles on Bronson Highway. 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.
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: near the start (Town Loop Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (CR 423 / John Young Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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