How far is Palm Bay, FL from Marco Island, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Marco Island, FL is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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
220.24 mi
04h 46m
Flight
160.48 mi
258.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.48 mi
Kilometers
258.27 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.24 mi
Kilometers
354.44 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marco Island
Thu, Apr 16, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 4:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-16T06:50
Arrive Marco Island
Thu, Apr 16, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Palm Bay
110.3 mi
02h 23m
To Marco Island
110 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
Marco Island Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Thursday
Using Lely Resort as the closest live forecast in the Collier County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Marco Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Marco Island.

  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

    24 mi · 35 min · Hickpochee Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    2836 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 41 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island

    2103 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    134 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 23 min · Collier Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Yellowbird Street

    596 ft · 18 sec · Yellowbird Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Yellowbird Street

    3198 ft · 2 min · Yellowbird Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bald Eagle Drive

    1525 ft · 33 sec · Bald Eagle Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Waterway Court

    149 m · 36 sec · Waterway Court

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Waterway Court

    9 m · 3 sec · Waterway Court

  30. 30

    Continue on Waterway Court

    14 m · 4 sec · Waterway Court

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waterway Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Marco Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
44 mi · 20%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 18%
Parrott Avenue
32.8 mi · 15%
Okeechobee Road
31.1 mi · 14%
Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi · 11%
Collier Boulevard
14.5 mi · 7%
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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.7 mi
160.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
02h 23m from Palm Bay
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Marco Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Marco Island?

The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Palm Bay and 110 miles from Marco Island.

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

The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Marco Island.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, 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 Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Marco Island. Straight-line distance: 160.48 mi (258.27 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Marco Island

#2 Marco Island

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

Population18,089
Coordinates25.9412100, -81.7184200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Marco Island (-81.71842, 25.94121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.42 L · about $32.23
Round trip
$64.46
15.54 gal · 58.84 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.23 $64.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.71 $71.42
Premium $4.90 $38.04 $76.08
Diesel $4.35 $33.80 $67.60

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Marco Island. The current time is 06:50:05.

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.