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

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to North Palm Beach, FL is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.56 mi
01h 55m
Flight
89.64 mi
144.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.64 mi
Kilometers
144.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.56 mi
Kilometers
157 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Palm Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive North Palm Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Palm Bay
48.9 mi
00h 57m
To North Palm Beach
48.7 mi
00h 57m

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
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.2 mi · 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter

    2715 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Indiantown Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 786: PGA Boulevard

    1229 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 786 East: Palm Beach State College Eissoy Campus

    93 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto PGA Boulevard

    1517 ft · 39 sec · PGA Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rca Boulevard

    59 m · 5 sec · Rca Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on RCA Boulevard

    1405 ft · 43 sec · RCA Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on RCA Boulevard

    1313 ft · 28 sec · RCA Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
51.2 mi · 53%
Florida's Turnpike
36.2 mi · 37%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 3%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 2%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Rca Boulevard
0.55 mi · 1%
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 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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
00h 57m from Palm Bay
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near North Palm Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Palm Bay and 48.7 miles from North Palm Beach.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.27 one way or $28.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce.

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and North Palm Beach. Straight-line distance: 89.64 mi (144.26 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

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

#2 North Palm Beach

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

Population13,108
Coordinates26.8175600, -80.0819900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: North Palm Beach (-80.08199, 26.81756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $14.27
Round trip
$28.54
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.27 $28.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.90 $16.84 $33.68
Diesel $4.35 $14.96 $29.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and North Palm Beach. The current time is 22:05:43.

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.