Palm Bay to Wake Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

562.3 miles 904.9 km · straight line
674.7 miles estimated 1085.9 km · driving distance
13h 34min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Palm Bay from Wake Forest?

The distance from Palm Bay to Wake Forest is 562.3 miles (904.9 km) as the crow flies. Wake Forest is located NNE of Palm Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 674.7 miles, taking about 13h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Palm Bay in Florida and Wake Forest in North Carolina.

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 Palm Bay and Wake Forest. 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 Palm Bay to Wake Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 34min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 17min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 38min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palm Bay & Wake Forest

Quick Facts

Palm Bay
28.03°N, 80.59°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
Wake Forest
35.98°N, 78.51°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients