Jacksonville, North Carolina to Palm Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

500.1 miles 804.9 km · straight line
600.2 miles estimated 965.9 km · driving distance
12h 4min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, North Carolina from Palm Bay?

The distance from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Palm Bay is 500.1 miles (804.9 km) as the crow flies. Palm Bay is located SSW of Jacksonville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 600.2 miles, taking about 12h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Palm Bay in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, North Carolina and Palm Bay. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Palm Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 4min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 29min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 41min $72–$210* Comfort

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
Palm Bay
28.03°N, 80.59°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients