Palm Bay to Myrtle Grove is 518.6 miles and takes about 9h 38m via I 10, I 75, and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $81 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, heading north and west. It's a long-haul drive that's best split over two days to make the most of it. Expect a mix of highway cruising and potentially some surface road transitions as you navigate the state. This route is a practical option for covering significant distance within Florida.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
259.3 miles from Palm Bay, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
283.4 mi
5h 3m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
Florida's Turnpike
64.1 mi
1h 8m
New Haven Avenue
37 mi
44m
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4 mi
7m
I 95
3.6 mi
3m
Bronson Highway
3.3 mi
5m
East Fairfield Drive
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,268 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,749
Quietest
2 AM
~152 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay, FL and Myrtle Grove, FL.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.0 mi·7 min·Palm Bay Road Northeast
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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 180Toward US 192: West Melbourne, MelbourneUse 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
64 mi·1 hr 8 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·15 sec·Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight lane.
14
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 10
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 110
2.7 mi·3 min·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 4Toward FL 295: Fairfield DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward FL 295 South
22
Turn straight onto FL 295
2.9 mi·5 min·East Fairfield Drive
23
Continue on FL 727
1.6 mi·3 min·Fairfield Drive
24
Turn left onto North 57th Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North 57th Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto FL 298
1.0 mi·2 min·Lillian Highway
26
Turn right
44 ft·5 sec
27
Turn right
82 ft·5 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 38m estimated drive time, this trip is recommended for two days. You'll want to get an early start, especially if you plan to cover half the distance on the first day. Consider stopping around the halfway point to break up the 518.6 miles. The longest stretch is 283.4 miles on I 10, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you hit that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $81 estimated cost suggests you'll need to refuel at least once or twice.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 259.3 miles from Palm Bay, FL, or about 4h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 114 miles or 2h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 259.3 miles or 4h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 259.3 miles or 4h 53m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Myrtle Grove, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Palm Bay, FL
Aim for roughly 259 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Myrtle Grove, FL
Aim for roughly 259 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 114 miles from Palm Bay, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 283.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 508.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
117.5 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
224.7 mi into trip|~4h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
224.9 mi into trip|~4h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
8
508.6 mi into trip|~9h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
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 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.50 one way
$157.01 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg181 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$86.14
$172.28
premium
$4.55
$92.90
$185.80
diesel
$4.80
$97.92
$195.84
Estimated Tolls: $4.47
Florida's Turnpike
(63.8 mi)$4.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Tolls
$4
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 181.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
155.6
1
$54.45
$24.89
Efficient EV
129.7
1
$45.38
$20.74
EV Truck/SUV
207.4
2
$72.60
$33.19
Gas CO2
181 kg
EV CO2
61 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Palm Bay, FL
Afternoon
in Palm Bay on Sunday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SSW 5 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:02PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Myrtle Grove, FL
Morning
in Myrtle Grove on Sunday
Local time
11:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny
W 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:02PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
18 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
9h 38m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$25
near mile 518.6
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom B/D Loop Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely on highways, with 89% of the 518.6 miles covered on major interstates. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 283.4 miles on I 10, which means extended periods of consistent speed. After that, you'll transition to other major highways like I 75 and Florida's Turnpike, which can feature more frequent exits and varying traffic conditions. Given the high highway percentage, expect efficient travel for most of the trip.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 518.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
284 ft17 ft
Total Climb
522 ft
Total Descent
495 ft
Highest Point
284 ft
~444.5 mi in
Elevation Range
267 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 Myrtle Grove, FL, road signs point toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala and Tallahassee.
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
Tallahassee
224.7 mi in|~4h 15m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 283.4 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 259 miles on day one.
Expect about $4.47 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.
Yes — we found about 49 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Myrtle Grove, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 49 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.6 hours each way, a round trip means 19.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Myrtle Grove, FL before the return drive.
