How far is Palm Bay, FL from Kendale Lakes, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Kendale Lakes, FL is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
183.23 mi
03h 31m
Flight
161.12 mi
259.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.12 mi
Kilometers
259.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.23 mi
Kilometers
294.88 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kendale Lakes
Sat, May 30, 9:01 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sun, May 31, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-05-30T17:30
Arrive Kendale Lakes
Sat, May 30, 9:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Palm Beach Gardens
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Palm Bay
91.8 mi
01h 45m
To Kendale Lakes
91.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Kendale Lakes.

  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

    23.3 mi · 26 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road

    2811 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest 40th Street

    1463 ft · 33 sec · Southwest 40th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest 42nd Street

    3210 ft · 1 min · Southwest 42nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest 62nd Street

    670 ft · 18 sec · Southwest 62nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest 128th Avenue

    1678 ft · 50 sec · Southwest 128th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest 68th Street

    1125 ft · 33 sec · Southwest 68th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue

    712 ft · 21 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Southwest 132nd Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace

    40 m · 11 sec · Southwest 64th Terrace

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Southwest 131st Path

    74 m · 17 sec · Southwest 131st Path

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 130th Place

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest 130th Place

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 130th Place

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 57%
I 95 South
44 mi · 24%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
23.4 mi · 13%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 1%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Southwest 127th Avenue
1.39 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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
01h 45m from Palm Bay
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Bay and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kendale Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Kendale Lakes?

The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Palm Bay and 91.4 miles from Kendale Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.84 one way or $53.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Bay and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kendale Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach Gardens.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

14 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

41 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Kendale Lakes. Straight-line distance: 161.12 mi (259.3 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Kendale Lakes

#2 Kendale Lakes

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population56,148
Coordinates25.7081600, -80.4070000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Kendale Lakes (-80.407, 25.70816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.48 L · about $26.84
Round trip
$53.68
12.94 gal · 48.96 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.84 $53.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.74 $59.47
Premium $4.90 $31.68 $63.35
Diesel $4.35 $28.14 $56.29

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Kendale Lakes. The current time is 17:30:02.

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.