New Orleans to Palm Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

588 miles 946.3 km · straight line
705.6 miles estimated 1135.6 km · driving distance
14h 12min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Palm Bay?

The distance from New Orleans to Palm Bay is 588 miles (946.3 km) as the crow flies. Palm Bay is located E of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 705.6 miles, taking about 14h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Palm Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 12min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 2min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 28min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Palm Bay

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m 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 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients