How far is Palm Bay, FL from Leisure City, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Leisure City, FL is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
199.38 mi
03h 48m
Flight
175.71 mi
282.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.71 mi
Kilometers
282.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.38 mi
Kilometers
320.87 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leisure City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive Leisure City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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
Schall Circle
FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Palm Bay
100 mi
01h 54m
To Leisure City
99.4 mi
01h 54m

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
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Leisure City.

  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

    41.9 mi · 48 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 288th Street, Biscayne Drive

    1465 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest 288th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 288th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue

    1628 ft · 50 sec · Southwest 147th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harding Lane

    49 m · 5 sec · Harding Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 53%
I 95 South
44 mi · 22%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
42 mi · 21%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 1%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Southwest 288th Street
0.97 mi
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schall Circle
01h 54m from Palm Bay
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Leisure City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Leisure City?

The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Schall Circle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Palm Bay and 99.4 miles from Leisure City.

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

The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.16 one way or $58.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Leisure City.

Stop Ideas Near Schall Circle

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

5 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

29 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

44 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

67 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Leisure City. Straight-line distance: 175.71 mi (282.77 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Leisure City

#2 Leisure City

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population22,655
Coordinates25.4953900, -80.4292200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Leisure City (-80.42922, 25.49539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.63 L · about $29.16
Round trip
$58.32
14.06 gal · 53.26 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.16 $58.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.31 $64.62
Premium $4.90 $34.42 $68.84
Diesel $4.35 $30.58 $61.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Leisure City. The current time is 02:05:20.

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.