Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Titusville, FL
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Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
If you are looking to travel between Titusville and Palm Bay, you are looking at a straightforward 49.8-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly drive. You will primarily utilize I-95, alongside South Street and Palm Bay Road Northeast, to navigate between these two Florida locations. Because the trip is so efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick visit. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that keeps you moving directly to your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 38.7 mi | 41m |
| South Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Cheney Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hopkins Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Titusville, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
Start on US 1
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto FL 405
Turn right onto FL 50
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn straight onto CR 516
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Titusville, 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 0 and 45.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 1 / Hopkins Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 516: Palm Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Continue toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.93 one way
$15.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.62 | $17.25 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Titusville on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Palm Bay on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 78% of this 49.8-mile drive is spent on major thoroughfares. The journey features a significant 38.7-mile stretch on I-95, which serves as the backbone of your travel and allows for consistent speed. After leaving the local roads of Titusville, the drive transitions into this long interstate segment before eventually exiting toward Palm Bay Road Northeast. You will find that the road maintains a professional, functional personality throughout the duration. It is not a winding scenic route, but rather a reliable, high-speed corridor designed to move you efficiently from one point to the other.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and South Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / Hopkins Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
17 ft
Total Descent
14 ft
Highest Point
31 ft
~29 mi in
Elevation Range
15 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Titusville, FL to Palm Bay, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 516: Palm Bay along the way.
Cr 516: Palm Bay
Titusville is a city of 49,000 people (2020) along the Indian River in Brevard County, East Central Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
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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