Origin
Kissimmee, FL
Morning in Kissimmee on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kissimmee, 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 19m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kissimmee, FL
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Palm Bay, FL
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Trip Overview
This 57.6-mile drive from Kissimmee, FL to Palm Bay, FL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 19 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9, making it an economical option. The route primarily utilizes Bronson Highway and Palm Bay Road Northeast, with a brief segment on I-95, suggesting a mix of local roads and some highway driving. This drive is ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between two points within Florida.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronson Highway | 39.8 mi | 50m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| I 95 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| US 192 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| 13th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| West Vine Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| John Young Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bronson Highway
— 39.8 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kissimmee, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on this road
58 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
288 ft
·
23 sec
3
Turn right
234 ft
·
19 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
358 ft
·
6 sec
·
John Young Parkway
5
Turn left onto US 17; US 92; US 192
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Vine Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 192; US 441
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 192; US 441
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 192; US 441
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
13th Street
9
Continue on US 192; US 441
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 192; US 441
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 192
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 192
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
13
Merge onto I 95
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Kissimmee, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / John Young Parkway
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / John Young Parkway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
$9.17 one way
$18.34 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.97 | $19.95 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Saint Cloud, FL
29 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 19m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 57.6-mile trip. While only 11% of the route is on the highway, you'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 39.8 miles on Bronson Highway. This suggests a journey that may involve navigating through more populated or developed areas before potentially merging onto faster-paced roads. The profile indicates a dynamic driving experience with frequent directional changes, so staying alert and focused will be key.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.8 mi on Bronson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / John Young Parkway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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.
On the drive from Kissimmee, FL to Palm Bay, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 516: Palm Bay along the way.
Cr 516: Palm Bay
52.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.8 miles on Bronson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / John Young Parkway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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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