How far is Palm Bay, FL from Lehigh Acres, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is about 160 miles (257.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
160.01 mi
03h 32m
Flight
116.29 mi
187.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.29 mi
Kilometers
187.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.01 mi
Kilometers
257.51 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lehigh Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 4:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Lehigh Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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
Cypress Quarters
FL

Census designated place

From Palm Bay
80.1 mi
01h 46m
To Lehigh Acres
79.9 mi
01h 46m

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
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Lehigh Acres.

  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

    27.7 mi · 35 min · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

    1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Hickpochee Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Joel Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Joel Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East 12th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Richmond Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Richmond Avenue North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
44 mi · 28%
Parrott Avenue
32.8 mi · 21%
Okeechobee Road
31.1 mi · 19%
Hickpochee Avenue
11.5 mi · 7%
Joel Boulevard
4.52 mi · 3%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 2%
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 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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
116.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cypress Quarters
01h 46m from Palm Bay
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Lehigh Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Lehigh Acres?

The road trip is about 160 miles (257.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Cypress Quarters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Palm Bay and 79.9 miles from Lehigh Acres.

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

The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Lehigh Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Cypress Quarters

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

2 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

67 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

96 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

114 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Lehigh Acres. Straight-line distance: 116.29 mi (187.15 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Lehigh Acres

#2 Lehigh Acres

Census designated place

Population86,784
Coordinates26.6253500, -81.6248000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Lehigh Acres (-81.6248, 26.62535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.37 L · about $23.44
Round trip
$46.87
11.3 gal · 42.74 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.44 $46.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.97 $51.93
Premium $4.90 $27.66 $55.32
Diesel $4.35 $24.58 $49.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Lehigh Acres. The current time is 09:38:16.

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.