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Trip from Palm Bay, FL to Azalea Park, 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

69.6 mi

112 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
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.

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Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Palm Bay, FL

Hetvi Patel

Downtown Azalea Park, FL, FL

Azalea Park, FL

Angelyn Sanjorjo

Trip Overview

Palm Bay to Azalea Park is 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within Florida, connecting two points in the same state. Expect a quick and efficient journey, ideal for a day trip or as a short leg on a larger Florida adventure. The primary roads are well-maintained and designed for consistent speed, making it an easy drive with minimal complications. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, so plan for typical highway conditions.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 28.3 mi 30m
Beachline Expressway 25.7 mi 27m
Central Florida GreeneWay 5.6 mi 5m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 4 mi 7m
East-West Expressway 0.9 mi 1m
Lake Underhill Road 0.9 mi 2m
Oxalis Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Goldenrod Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 28.3 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay, FL and Azalea Park, FL.

1

Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

4.0 mi · 7 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
2

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
3

Merge onto I 95

28 mi · 30 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 205AB Toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando Use the slight right lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Exit 205B Toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto FL 528

26 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 16 Toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto FL 417 Toll

5.6 mi · 5 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 33 Toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 33A Toward FL 408 West: Orlando
13

Merge onto FL 408 Toll

0.9 mi · 1 min · East-West Expressway
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 16 Toward SR 551: Goldenrod Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

467 ft · 13 sec
Toward FL 551 South: Goldenrod Road South Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto FL 551

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Goldenrod Road
17

Turn right onto Lake Underhill Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Lake Underhill Road
18

Turn right onto Oxalis Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Oxalis Drive
19

Arrive at destination

Oxalis Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Sharpes, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sharpes, FL

35 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

Melbourne Village, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sharpes, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Palm Bay, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.8 and 59.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
32.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205AB Toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orl...
8
33 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando
9
33.3 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 205B Toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
8
59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

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 16 Toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sa...
8
59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.08 one way

$22.16 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $12.05 $24.10
premium $4.72 $12.94 $25.88
diesel $5.61 $15.37 $30.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.9 0 $7.31 $3.34
Efficient EV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78
EV Truck/SUV 27.8 0 $9.74 $4.45

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 18, 2026

Origin

Palm Bay, FL

Afternoon in Palm Bay on Sunday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Patchy Fog

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Azalea Park, FL

Afternoon in Azalea Park on Sunday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

6 degrees cooler 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

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?

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the drive utilizing major expressways like I 95 and the Beachline Expressway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 28.3 miles on I 95 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The Central Florida GreeneWay also contributes to the highway feel, making for a smooth and direct journey. Expect minimal slowdowns and a predictable driving experience typical of interstates. The character remains largely consistent, prioritizing speed and efficiency over varied scenery.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 32.8 miles in.

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 69.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 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.

Between Palm Bay, FL and Azalea Park, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford and Titusville.

Orlando

32.8 mi in | ~39m

Tampa

59.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

Disney World

59.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

Sanford

59.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

Titusville

65.9 mi in | ~1h 16m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 69.6 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.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.3 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 Azalea Park, 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Azalea Park, 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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