How far is Miami Gardens, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Miami Gardens, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
162.08 mi
02h 35m
Flight
146.11 mi
235.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.11 mi
Kilometers
235.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.08 mi
Kilometers
260.85 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Miami Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami Gardens
2026-04-18T20:43
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami Gardens
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
Hobe Sound
FL

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

From Miami Gardens
79.9 mi
01h 17m
To Palm Bay
82.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami Gardens and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami Gardens and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 27th Avenue

    105 m · 9 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest 27th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 27th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northwest 199th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

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

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami Gardens 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
106 mi · 65%
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 27%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.53 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Northwest 199th Street
1.64 mi · 1%
Northwest 27th Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

106 mi · 01h 58m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobe Sound
01h 17m from Miami Gardens
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Miami Gardens and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami Gardens to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Miami Gardens and 82.1 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miami Gardens and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hobe Sound, 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 Hobe Sound.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

39 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

67 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Okeechobee

72 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

82 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami Gardens and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 146.11 mi (235.14 km).

Miami Gardens

#1 Miami Gardens

A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population113,187
Coordinates25.9420400, -80.2456000
Altitude2
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: (-80.245589, 25.941942)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.65 L · about $23.73
Round trip
$47.45
11.44 gal · 43.3 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.73 $47.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.29 $52.58
Premium $4.90 $28.01 $56.01
Diesel $4.35 $24.88 $49.76

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami Gardens and Palm Bay. The current time is 20:43:20.

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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.