How far is Palm Bay, FL from Deerfield Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Deerfield Beach, FL is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Deerfield Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Deerfield Beach.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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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 Malabar Road
2127 ft · 40 sec · Malabar Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
892 ft · 27 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami
2299 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
36.2 mi · 39 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter
2715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 810: Hillsboro Boulevard
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 810 East: Deerfield Beach
1090 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto West Hillsboro Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard
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Continue on East Hillsboro Boulevard
603 ft · 24 sec · East Hillsboro Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Deerfield Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Deerfield Beach?
The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 67.1 miles from Palm Bay and 66.8 miles from Deerfield Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.58 one way or $39.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield Beach.
Stop Ideas Near North River Shores
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 North River Shores.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Deerfield Beach. Straight-line distance: 122.32 mi (196.85 km).
#1 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deerfield Beach
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 81,290 |
| Coordinates | 26.3184100, -80.0997700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deerfield Beach (-80.09977, 26.31841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.11 | $46.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
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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