Origin
Palm Bay, FL
Morning in Palm Bay on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palm Bay, FL to Hunters Creek, 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 25m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Bay, FL
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Hunters Creek, FL
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Trip Overview
Palm Bay, FL to Hunters Creek, FL is 61.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via New Haven Avenue, Palm Bay Road Northeast, and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, primarily utilizing surface roads for most of its length. Expect a straightforward drive that should be manageable for a single day. It's a relatively short distance, making it a convenient option for a quick trip between these two Florida locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven Avenue | 37 mi | 44m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4 mi | 7m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| Bronson Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 13th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East Osceola Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Haven Avenue
— 37 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay, FL and Hunters Creek, 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
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180
Toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on US 192
37 mi
·
44 min
·
New Haven Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 192; US 441
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
7
Continue on US 192; US 441
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
13th Street
8
Continue on US 192; US 441
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 192; US 441
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 249
Toward Osceola Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 522
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 522
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on North John Young Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North John Young Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Town Loop Boulevard
391 ft
·
19 sec
·
Town Loop Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight left
78 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn slight left
49 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn left
242 ft
·
17 sec
22
Arrive at destination
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 30.9 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 57.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
8
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
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 180
Toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
5
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
5
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
7
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Osceola Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 249
Toward Osceola Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.71 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Florida's Turnpike
(3.8 mi)
$0.27
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: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Hunters Creek, FL
Morning in Hunters Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
15 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 25m 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?
This 61.9-mile route is mostly surface roads, with only 18% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 37 miles on New Haven Avenue before transitioning to other main roads. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals typical of surface street driving. The highway portion is a smaller segment of the overall trip.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on New Haven Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Palm Bay, FL and Hunters Creek, FL, road signs point toward Melbourne, Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll and Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala.
Melbourne
8 mi in
|
~12m
Ocala
52.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Miami
52.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Florida's Turnpike Toll
52.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
53 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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 miles on New Haven Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.27 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 Hunters Creek, 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 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hunters Creek, 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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