How far is Fort Myers, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Myers, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Myers and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers and Palm Bay.
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Start on the route
134 m · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
100 m · 16 sec · Ironbridge Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hanson Street
130 m · 12 sec · Hanson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanson Street
48 m · 4 sec · Hanson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanson Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Hanson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ortiz Avenue
84 m · 5 sec · Ortiz Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Ortiz Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Ortiz Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2140 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Bridge Street
4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left
109 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
31.3 mi · 39 min · Park Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Malabar Road
2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road
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Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast
2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Myers and Palm Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
44 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Myers and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Myers to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Okeechobee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Fort Myers and 94 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Myers and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Okeechobee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Okeechobee.
Okeechobee
Sebring
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Myers and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 124.23 mi (199.93 km).
#1 Fort Myers
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 91,086 |
| Coordinates | 26.6216800, -81.8405900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $26.38 | $52.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.14 | $62.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.67 | $55.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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