How far is Palm Bay, FL from Lake Worth, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Lake Worth, FL is about 111.8 miles (180 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.83 mi
02h 12m
Flight
102.93 mi
165.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.93 mi
Kilometers
165.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.83 mi
Kilometers
179.97 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-18T20:38
Arrive Lake Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Port Saint Lucie
FL

The second most populous city in St.

From Palm Bay
56 mi
01h 06m
To Lake Worth
55.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Lake Worth.

  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

    36.2 mi · 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter

    2715 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Indiantown Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Avenue North

    1921 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue North

    1074 ft · 33 sec · 10th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North A Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North A Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North A Street

    147 m · 15 sec · North A Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Worth Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Lake Worth Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Worth Road

    2365 ft · 1 min · Lake Worth Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
66.5 mi · 59%
Florida's Turnpike
36.2 mi · 32%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 2%
North A Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint Lucie
01h 06m from Palm Bay
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Lake Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Lake Worth?

The road trip is about 111.8 miles (180 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 56 miles from Palm Bay and 55.8 miles from Lake Worth.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Lake Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint Lucie, 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 Port Saint Lucie.

RAIL

Okeechobee

48 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

71 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

97 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Sebring

109 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Lake Worth. Straight-line distance: 102.93 mi (165.65 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Lake Worth

#2 Lake Worth

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population38,701
Coordinates26.6170800, -80.0723100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Lake Worth (-80.07231, 26.61708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.94 L · about $16.38
Round trip
$32.77
7.9 gal · 29.88 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.38 $32.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.15 $36.31
Premium $4.90 $19.34 $38.68
Diesel $4.35 $17.18 $34.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Lake Worth. The current time is 20:38:44.

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.