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

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Fountainebleau, FL is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
179.64 mi
03h 28m
Flight
156.96 mi
252.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.96 mi
Kilometers
252.61 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.64 mi
Kilometers
289.1 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountainebleau
Wed, Apr 29, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 30, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-29T19:53
Arrive Fountainebleau
Wed, Apr 29, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 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
Jupiter
FL

Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Palm Bay
90 mi
01h 44m
To Fountainebleau
89.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    17.9 mi · 19 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 41st Street

    2248 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwest 41st Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Northwest 41st Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 41st Street

    3062 ft · 1 min · Northwest 41st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest 107th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 107th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest 25th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 25th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest 97th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Northwest 97th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fontainebleau Boulevard

    2415 ft · 2 min · Fontainebleau Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fontainebleau Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 59%
I 95 South
44 mi · 25%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
18.1 mi · 10%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 1%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Northwest 41st Street
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 56m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jupiter
01h 44m from Palm Bay
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Fountainebleau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Jupiter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Palm Bay and 89.6 miles from Fountainebleau.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jupiter

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

25 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

53 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

69 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

81 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Fountainebleau. Straight-line distance: 156.96 mi (252.61 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Fountainebleau

#2 Fountainebleau

Census designated place

Population59,764
Coordinates25.7728800, -80.3478300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Fountainebleau (-80.34783, 25.77288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
24 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.60
12.68 gal · 48 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.30 $52.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.14 $58.28
Premium $4.90 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $4.35 $27.58 $55.16

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Fountainebleau. The current time is 19:53:26.

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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.