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Trip from Palm Bay, FL to Oak Ridge, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

73.2 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

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Downtown Oak Ridge, FL, FL

Oak Ridge, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Palm Bay, FL to Oak Ridge, FL covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Beachline Expressway, I 95, Palm Bay Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on Beachline Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.32 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

36.6 miles from Palm Bay, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Beachline Expressway 32.9 mi 36m
I 95 28.3 mi 30m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 4 mi 7m
Oak Ridge Road 3.5 mi 6m
South Orange Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
McCoy Road 0.9 mi 1m
Hansel Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Bonnie Brook Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Beachline Expressway — 32.9 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay, FL and Oak Ridge, 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

33 mi · 36 min · Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward McCoy Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on FL 482

0.9 mi · 1 min · McCoy Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Turn right onto FL 527

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Orange Avenue
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on FL 527

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Hansel Avenue
12

Turn left onto Oak Ridge Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Oak Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn slight left

217 ft · 13 sec
14

Turn left onto Bonnie Brook Boulevard

508 ft · 27 sec · Bonnie Brook Boulevard
15

Turn left

329 ft · 24 sec
16

Arrive at destination

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 36.6 miles from Palm Bay, FL, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 16 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 44m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Ridge, 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 73.2 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Palm Bay, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Beachline Expressway for about 32.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Conway, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, FL

37 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

Palm Shores, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Saint John, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 66.5 — 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
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
7
66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward McCoy Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward McCoy Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.32 one way

$22.64 round trip

$3.93/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.30 $12.40 $24.80
premium $4.63 $13.33 $26.66
diesel $5.60 $16.14 $32.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.69 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
EV Truck/SUV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Late night in Palm Bay on Saturday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 8:29PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 25 at 7:19PM CDT until August 25 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Oak Ridge, FL

Late night in Oak Ridge on Saturday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SSE 0 to 5 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 8:29PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 25 at 7:19PM CDT until August 25 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

75°F

Conway, FL

37 mi in

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

1 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 31m 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...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour $25 near mile 37.9
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?

73.2 mi in 1h 31m, mostly highway — 32.9 mi of that is on Beachline Expressway.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on Beachline Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beachline Expressway and I 95. 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 73.2 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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

96 ft 17 ft

Total Climb

102 ft

Total Descent

30 ft

Highest Point

96 ft

~68 mi in

Elevation Range

79 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Palm Bay, FL to Oak Ridge, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Orlando along the way.

Orlando

32.8 mi in | ~39m

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 Oak Ridge, FL

Full guide →

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 31m. Total distance: 73.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on Beachline Expressway. 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 Oak Ridge, 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 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.

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 Oak Ridge, 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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