How far is Palm Bay, FL from Brownsville, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Brownsville, FL is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.27 mi
03h 17m
Flight
154.37 mi
248.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.37 mi
Kilometers
248.44 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.27 mi
Kilometers
272.41 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tequesta
FL

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

From Palm Bay
84.9 mi
01h 38m
To Brownsville
84.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Brownsville.

  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

    108.4 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 62nd Street, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1129 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest 62nd Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest 62nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 27th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Keep straight

    90 m · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
108 mi · 64%
I 95 South
49.8 mi · 29%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 1%
Northwest 62nd Street
2.38 mi · 1%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
I 95
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

108 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
154.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tequesta
01h 38m from Palm Bay
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Tequesta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Palm Bay and 84.4 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tequesta

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

29 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

57 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

72 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

76 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 154.37 mi (248.44 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brownsville

Brownsville is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.8217600, -80.2411600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Brownsville (-80.24116, 25.82176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.61 L · about $24.76
Round trip
$49.53
11.94 gal · 45.22 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.76 $49.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.44 $54.88
Premium $4.90 $29.23 $58.46
Diesel $4.35 $25.97 $51.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Brownsville. The current time is 00:19:56.

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.