Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Port Saint John, FL
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The drive from Palm Bay, FL to Port Saint John, FL covers 39.5 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Palm Bay Road Northeast, Fay Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 31.2 mi | 33m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4 mi | 7m |
| Fay Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Grissom Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Port Saint John Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Miraflores Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Delespine Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bermuda Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay, FL and Port Saint John, FL.
Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Port Saint John Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Grissom Parkway
Turn right onto Fay Boulevard
Turn left onto Miraflores Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Delespine Road
Turn right onto Bermuda Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.8 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Port Saint John
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Port Saint John Parkway East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Miraflores Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.11 one way
$12.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| premium | $4.63 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Palm Bay on Friday
Local time
2:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Port Saint John on Friday
Local time
2:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
39.5 mi in 51m, mostly highway — 31.2 mi of that is on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Palm Bay Road Northeast. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
48 ft
Total Descent
38 ft
Highest Point
48 ft
~8.5 mi in
Elevation Range
30 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Palm Bay, FL to Port Saint John, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Port Saint John Parkway East along the way.
Port Saint John Parkway East
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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