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Trip from Palm Bay, FL to DeBary, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

95.3 mi

153 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

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 DeBary, FL, FL

DeBary, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Palm Bay, FL to DeBary, FL covers 95.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Beachline Expressway, Seminole Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.6 miles from Palm Bay, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 28.3 mi 30m
Beachline Expressway 25.7 mi 27m
Seminole Expressway 16.5 mi 17m
Central Florida GreeneWay 11.3 mi 12m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 4 mi 7m
US 17 3.9 mi 6m
Monroe Road 1.5 mi 2m
Rinehart Road 0.8 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 DeBary, 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

11 mi · 12 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on FL 417 Toll

17 mi · 17 min · Seminole Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 54 Toward Rinehart Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Rinehart Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Rinehart Road
Use the right lane.
14

Turn right onto FL 46

0.5 mi · 57 sec · West 1st Street
15

Turn left onto US 17; US 92

1.5 mi · 2 min · Monroe Road
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto US 17; US 92

3.9 mi · 6 min · US 17; US 92
17

Arrive at destination

US 17; US 92

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.6 miles from Palm Bay, FL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 21 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near DeBary, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Palm Bay, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Palm Bay, FL

This is one driving day of about 95.3 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Palm Bay, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 28.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Goldenrod, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Goldenrod, FL

48 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

Viera West, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bithlo, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

94 Trattoria Italiana

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

DeBary, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11:30 AM–9 PM

+13867427379

Visit website

The Shack Riverfront Restaurant & Outback Tiki Bar!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Palm Bay, Florida

1.5 mi

Jolie American Bistro Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Palm Bay, Florida

1.3 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Melbourne, Florida

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 24min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 AM–2:30 PM

+13213782345

Visit website

Yellow Dog Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Malabar, Florida

2 mi

JoJo's Country Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Deltona, Florida

1.7 mi

94 Trattoria Italiana

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0 mi from route $20 to $30

DeBary, Florida

Hours: 11:30 AM–9 PM

+13867427379

Visit website

The Shack Riverfront Restaurant & Outback Tiki Bar!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Palm Bay, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–11 PM

+13216769995

Visit website

Jolie American Bistro Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Palm Bay, Florida

Hours: 4–9 PM

+13212197227

Visit website

Irashiai 2

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Palm Bay, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–9:15 PM

+13213124540

Visit website

Dottie's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Palm Bay, Florida

Hours: 6:30 AM–2 PM

+13219517880

Visit website

Eats&Sweets by Michael

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Orange City, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–2:30 PM

+13865619377

Visit website

The Health Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Rockledge, Florida

Hours: 9 AM–5 PM

+13212109114

Visit website

Gram's Kitchen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Orange City, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–3 PM

+13867745525

Visit website

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Melbourne, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–2:30 PM

+13213782345

Visit website

Yellow Dog Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive

Malabar, Florida

Hours: 11:30 AM–9 PM

+13219563334

Visit website

JoJo's Country Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Deltona, Florida

Hours: 5 AM–8 PM

+13862595402

Visit website

Twisted Biscuit Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Palm Bay, Florida

Hours: 6:30 AM–1:30 PM

+13218029004

Visit website

Bacco Wine Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Melbourne, Florida

Hours: 5–9 PM

+13212593456

Visit website

Peace In the Garden Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Rockledge, Florida

Hours: 7–10:45 AM

+13216363233

Visit website

Amy's Espresso Self Cafe & Eatery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Malabar, Florida

Hours: 8:30 AM–2:30 PM

+17726434430

Café Margaux

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $50 to $10

Cocoa, Florida

Hours: 11:30 AM–2 PM

+13216398343

Visit website

DeBary Hall Historic Site

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

DeBary, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13866683840

Visit website

The Escape Ventures Orlando

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2–10 pm

+14077306733

Visit website

Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Sanford, Florida

Hours: 4 PM–12 AM

Visit website

Thornby Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Deltona, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+13868788900

Visit website

Taylor Park Rockledge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Rockledge, Florida

+13216331874

Visit website

Big Tree Park - Cross Seminole Trailhead

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Longwood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14076652001

Visit website

BALIBAR Wines & Grinds

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Merritt Island, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–10 PM

+13213552344

Visit website

Historic Sanford Welcome Center

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Sanford, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14075143800

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

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

$14.74 one way

$29.48 round trip

$3.93/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.30 $16.14 $32.28
premium $4.63 $17.36 $34.71
diesel $5.60 $21.01 $42.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.6 0 $10.01 $4.57
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.34 $3.81
EV Truck/SUV 38.1 0 $13.34 $6.10

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 Aug 26, 2026

Origin

Palm Bay, FL

Morning in Palm Bay on Friday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 to 15 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Destination

DeBary, FL

Morning in DeBary on Friday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 5 mph 69% chance Live forecast

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

4 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 52m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Canaveral National Seashore

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour $25 near mile 39.4
Caution: Beat the Heat
Caution: Rip Currents and Rough Surf
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

95.3 mi in 1h 52m, mostly highway — 28.3 mi of that is on I 95.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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 95.3 miles you will encounter 13 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

87 ft 17 ft

Total Climb

142 ft

Total Descent

87 ft

Highest Point

87 ft

~61.2 mi in

Elevation Range

70 ft

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 DeBary, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Tampa, Disney World and Sanford.

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

About the Cities

Starting in Palm Bay, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1960

Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County, with a population of over 115,000 in 2019. It is the core of the Palm Bay Metropolitan Area.

Arriving in DeBary, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1993

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 95.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). 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 DeBary, 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 DeBary, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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