How far is Palm Bay, FL from Delray Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Delray Beach, FL is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Delray Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Delray 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
33.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 806: Atlantic Avenue
1841 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 806 East: Atlantic Avenue
103 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Atlantic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Atlantic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Delray 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Delray Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Delray Beach?
The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Palm Bay and 61.5 miles from Delray Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Delray Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
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 Port Saint Lucie.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Delray Beach. Straight-line distance: 113.21 mi (182.19 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 Delray Beach
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 69,577 |
| Coordinates | 26.4614600, -80.0728200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delray Beach (-80.07282, 26.46146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $18.04 | $36.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.99 | $39.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
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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