Origin
Southchase, FL
Late night in Southchase on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southchase, FL to Palm Bay, 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 26m
Distance
62.7 mi
101 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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southchase, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Trip Overview
This 62.7-mile drive from Southchase to Palm Bay, Florida, is designed as a single-day adventure, taking approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate Bronson Highway, Palm Bay Road Northeast, and South Orange Avenue, with about 17% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $10, and with no designated stops mentioned, it's a straightforward point-to-point excursion. This route offers a practical, local feel for traversing between two points within Florida, making it an easy and accessible trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronson Highway | 37.2 mi | 46m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| South Orange Avenue | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| US 192 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| 13th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Bronson Highway
— 37.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southchase, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on West Wetherbee Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Wetherbee Road
2
Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto CR 522
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Osceola Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
5
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 244
Toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
8
Turn left onto US 192; US 441
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 192; US 441
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 192; US 441
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
13th Street
11
Continue on US 192; US 441
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 192; US 441
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 192
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 192
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
15
Merge onto I 95
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto CR 516
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Palm Bay Road Northeast
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 31.3 miles from Southchase, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 58.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Orange Avenue
Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
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 244
Toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud,...
7
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay
6
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Continue toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.96 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.86 | $21.71 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.25
Florida's Turnpike
(3.5 mi)
$0.25
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: 21.9 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 | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
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
Palm Bay, FL
Late night in Palm Bay on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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 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 26m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. While 17% of the journey involves highway driving, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 37.2 miles along Bronson Highway. This profile suggests a driving experience that requires attention to frequent turns and varying road conditions, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The road's character will likely shift as you transition between main arteries and more localized streets.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.2 mi on Bronson Highway.
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 0.5 miles in near South Orange Avenue.
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 62.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Southchase, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Us 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital and Cr 516: Palm Bay.
Miami
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
Us 441: Kissimmee
9.1 mi in
|
~13m
Saint Cloud
9.1 mi in
|
~13m
Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
Cr 516: Palm Bay
58 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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 37.2 miles on Bronson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.25 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 Palm Bay, 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 0.5 miles (South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palm Bay, 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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