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Trip from Melbourne Village, 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

16m

Distance

8 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m

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

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Melbourne Village, FL

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Palm Bay, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling between Melbourne Village and Palm Bay is a quick 8-mile hop that typically takes about 16 minutes to complete. Because this journey is entirely local, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without any need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via New Haven Avenue, Dixie Highway, and South Harbor City Boulevard to reach your destination. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within Florida. Since both locations reside in the same region, you can expect a familiar, consistent atmosphere throughout your brief time on the road. It serves as a straightforward transit option for those looking to move efficiently between these two neighboring communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Haven Avenue 3 mi 5m
Dixie Highway 2.2 mi 3m
South Harbor City Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
East New Haven Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Dayton Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Haven Avenue — 3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne Village, FL and Palm Bay, FL.

1

Start on Dayton Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dayton Boulevard
2

Turn left onto US 192

3.0 mi · 5 min · New Haven Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on East New Haven Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · East New Haven Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 1

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Harbor City Boulevard
5

Continue on US 1

2.2 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway
6

Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
7

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street Northeast

122 ft · 4 sec · Main Street Northeast
8

Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
9

Arrive at destination

Palm Bay Road Northeast

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 192 / New Haven Avenue

Turn left onto US 192 / New Haven Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
4.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 1 / South Harbor City Boulevard

Turn right onto US 1 / South Harbor City Boulevard

Navigation decision point

3
7.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | Palm Bay Road Northeast

Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

Navigation decision point

5
7.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | Main Street Northeast

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

4
7.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | Palm Bay Road Northeast

Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.27 one way

$2.55 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $1.39 $2.77
premium $4.72 $1.49 $2.98
diesel $5.61 $1.77 $3.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.84 $0.38
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Melbourne Village, FL

Morning in Melbourne Village on Sunday

Local time

6:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

E 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Palm Bay, FL

Morning in Palm Bay on Sunday

Local time

6:16 AM

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

16m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps your focus engaged throughout the entire 8-mile span. This route features zero highway miles, so you will spend your time navigating surface streets rather than cruising at high speeds. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 3 miles you spend on New Haven Avenue. Because the path relies exclusively on local roads, you should prepare for frequent adjustments and standard traffic patterns rather than the monotonous rhythm of an interstate. The journey offers a direct, functional experience that reflects the typical pace of Florida’s local infrastructure.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on New Haven Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 192 / New Haven Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 192 / New Haven Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (US 1 / South Harbor City Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (Palm Bay Road Northeast): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3 miles on New Haven Avenue. 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: at 0.4 miles (US 192 / New Haven Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (US 1 / South Harbor City Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (Palm Bay Road Northeast): Navigation decision point.

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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