How far is Boca Raton, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Boca Raton, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.52 mi
02h 10m
Flight
119.88 mi
192.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.88 mi
Kilometers
192.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.52 mi
Kilometers
219.71 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Mon, May 25, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Boca Raton
Mon, May 25, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boca Raton
2026-05-25T02:31
Arrive Palm Bay
Mon, May 25, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boca Raton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North River Shores
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Boca Raton
67 mi
01h 05m
To Palm Bay
69.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boca Raton and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boca Raton and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    71 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue

    589 ft · 29 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast Mizner Boulevard

    551 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Mizner Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 8th Street

    117 m · 16 sec · Northeast 8th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Yamato Road

    2814 ft · 1 min · Yamato Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2038 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    124.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boca Raton and Palm Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
125 mi · 92%
North Dixie Highway
2.56 mi · 2%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.53 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Yamato Road
0.53 mi
Malabar Road
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North River Shores
01h 05m from Boca Raton
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Boca Raton and Mostly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boca Raton to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North River Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Boca Raton and 69.5 miles from Palm Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boca Raton and Mostly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near North River Shores

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North River Shores, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North River Shores.

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Okeechobee

56 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

60 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

87 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

101 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boca Raton and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 119.88 mi (192.93 km).

Boca Raton

#1 Boca Raton

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population99,893
Coordinates26.3586900, -80.0831000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Palm Bay

#2 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.0831, 26.35868)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.24 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.99
9.64 gal · 36.48 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.99 $39.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.15 $44.31
Premium $4.90 $23.60 $47.20
Diesel $4.35 $20.97 $41.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Boca Raton and Palm Bay. The current time is 02:31:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.