How far is North Palm Beach, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from North Palm Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
103.87 mi
01h 38m
Flight
89.64 mi
144.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.64 mi
Kilometers
144.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.87 mi
Kilometers
167.17 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in North Palm Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Palm Beach
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Palm Beach
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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From North Palm Beach
50.9 mi
00h 49m
To Palm Bay
53 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 North Palm Beach and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Palm Beach and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    120 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Victoria Gardens

    1787 ft · 38 sec · Lake Victoria Gardens

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto PGA Boulevard

    2370 ft · 45 sec · PGA Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  8. 8

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

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Palm Beach 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
93.4 mi · 90%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.53 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 2%
Malabar Road
0.48 mi
PGA Boulevard
0.45 mi
Lake Victoria Gardens
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

92.9 mi · 01h 40m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
00h 49m from North Palm Beach
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Palm Beach 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 North Palm Beach to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from North Palm Beach and 53 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Palm Beach and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce.

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Palm Beach and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 89.64 mi (144.26 km).

North Palm Beach

#1 North Palm Beach

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

Population13,108
Coordinates26.8175600, -80.0819900
Altitude3
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: FL 811 (-80.081951, 26.817533)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.88 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
7.34 gal · 27.76 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.87 $33.73
Premium $4.90 $17.97 $35.94
Diesel $4.35 $15.96 $31.93

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Palm Beach and Palm Bay. The current time is 22:13:04.

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.