How far is Palm Bay, FL from North Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to North Lauderdale, FL is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
143.85 mi
02h 47m
Flight
127.52 mi
205.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.52 mi
Kilometers
205.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.85 mi
Kilometers
231.51 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-18T19:41
Arrive North Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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 Salerno
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Palm Bay
72.1 mi
01h 23m
To North Lauderdale
71.7 mi
01h 23m

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
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and North Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and North Lauderdale.

  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

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise

    94 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Commercial Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rock Island Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rock Island Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest 71st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 71st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kimberly Boulevard

    2158 ft · 1 min · Kimberly Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Kimberly Boulevard

    15 m · 8 sec · Kimberly Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right

    18 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and North Lauderdale.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
89.5 mi · 62%
I 95 South
44 mi · 31%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Rock Island Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

89.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
127.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Salerno
01h 23m from Palm Bay
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near North Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to North Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 Salerno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Palm Bay and 71.7 miles from North Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near North Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno

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

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

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West Palm Beach

50 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Okeechobee

63 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Delray Beach

77 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

92 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and North Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 127.52 mi (205.22 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
North Lauderdale

#2 North Lauderdale

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population44,203
Coordinates26.2173000, -80.2258800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: North Lauderdale (-80.22588, 26.2173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.22 L · about $21.07
Round trip
$42.14
10.16 gal · 38.44 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.07 $42.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.90 $24.87 $49.74
Diesel $4.35 $22.10 $44.20

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 North Lauderdale. The current time is 19:41:32.

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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.