How far is Palm Bay, FL from Miami Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Miami Beach, FL is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Miami Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Miami Beach.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast
2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Malabar Road
2127 ft · 40 sec · Malabar Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
892 ft · 27 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami
2299 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
108.4 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, SR 112 Toll West: Miami Beach, Miami International Airport
141 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 East: Miami Beach
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
89 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Julia Tuttle Causeway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Julia Tuttle Causeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 907: Alton Road
1408 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 907 South: Alton Road, Convention Center
1488 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Alton Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Alton Road
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Turn left onto 17th Street
3057 ft · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
568 ft · 16 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road
647 ft · 33 sec · Lincoln Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Miami Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Bay and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Miami Beach?
The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Tequesta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Palm Bay and 86.9 miles from Miami Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Bay and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Tequesta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tequesta.
West Palm Beach
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Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Miami Beach. Straight-line distance: 157.59 mi (253.61 km).
#1 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miami Beach
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 87,726 |
| Coordinates | 25.7906500, -80.1300500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miami Beach (-80.13005, 25.79065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.27 | $56.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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