How far is Palm Bay, FL from Key Biscayne, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Key Biscayne, FL is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.68 mi
03h 31m
Flight
163.84 mi
263.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.84 mi
Kilometers
263.68 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.68 mi
Kilometers
287.55 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Key Biscayne
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-23T05:10
Arrive Key Biscayne
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM 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
Jupiter
FL

Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Palm Bay
89.6 mi
01h 45m
To Key Biscayne
89.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
Key Biscayne Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Thursday
Using Miami as the closest live forecast in the Miami-Dade County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Key Biscayne.

  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

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne

    1013 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Mary Brickell Road

    129 m · 8 sec · Mary Brickell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest 26th Road

    155 m · 16 sec · Southwest 26th Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast 26th Road

    123 m · 13 sec · Southeast 26th Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Rickenbacker Causeway

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Rickenbacker Causeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Crandon Boulevard

    3127 ft · 2 min · Crandon Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Crandon Boulevard

    103 m · 16 sec · Crandon Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crandon Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
108 mi · 61%
I 95 South
55.6 mi · 31%
Rickenbacker Causeway
5.93 mi · 3%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jupiter
01h 45m from Palm Bay
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Key Biscayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Key Biscayne?

The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 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?

Jupiter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Palm Bay and 89.1 miles from Key Biscayne.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 $26.17 one way or $52.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Key Biscayne.

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 Key Biscayne. Straight-line distance: 163.84 mi (263.68 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Key Biscayne

#2 Key Biscayne

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population12,730
Coordinates25.6937100, -80.1628200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Key Biscayne (-80.16282, 25.69371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.87 L · about $26.17
Round trip
$52.35
12.62 gal · 47.74 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.17 $52.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.00 $58.00
Premium $4.90 $30.89 $61.79
Diesel $4.35 $27.45 $54.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Key Biscayne. The current time is 05:10:11.

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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.