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

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Boca Raton, FL is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.64 mi
02h 35m
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
130.64 mi
Kilometers
210.24 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boca Raton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Fri, Apr 17, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-17T04:58
Arrive Boca Raton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:34 AM 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 Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay
65.5 mi
01h 17m
To Boca Raton
65.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2127 ft · 40 sec · Malabar Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    892 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami

    2299 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

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

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    36.2 mi · 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter

    2715 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Indiantown Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2011 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 794: Yamato Road, Spanish River Boulevard

    1111 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 794: Yamato Road

    1370 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 794 East: Yamato Road East

    73 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Yamato Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Yamato Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Dixie Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northeast 8th Street

    100 m · 11 sec · Northeast 8th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Northeast Mizner Boulevard

    599 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Mizner Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Avenue

    641 ft · 33 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    71 m · 19 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
82.8 mi · 63%
Florida's Turnpike
36.2 mi · 28%
North Dixie Highway
2.55 mi · 2%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 2%
Yamato Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

43.4 mi · 00h 47m

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
+10.7 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North River Shores
01h 17m from Palm Bay
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Boca Raton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.2 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?

North River Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Palm Bay and 65.2 miles from Boca Raton.

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 10.7 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 $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

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 Palm Bay and Boca Raton. Straight-line distance: 119.88 mi (192.93 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Boca Raton

#2 Boca Raton

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population99,893
Coordinates26.3586900, -80.0831000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Boca Raton (-80.0831, 26.35869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.45 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
9.22 gal · 34.9 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.19 $42.38
Premium $4.90 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $4.35 $20.05 $40.11

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Boca Raton. The current time is 04:58:56.

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.