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

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to North Port, FL is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
179.78 mi
03h 59m
Flight
121.93 mi
196.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.93 mi
Kilometers
196.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.78 mi
Kilometers
289.33 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Port
Sat, May 30, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-05-30T01:48
Arrive North Port
Sat, May 30, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 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
Okeechobee
FL

City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States

From Palm Bay
89.9 mi
01h 59m
To North Port
89.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Hickory Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    14.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Veterans Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Tamiami Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Port Boulevard

    52 m · 5 sec · North Port Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Port Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okeechobee Road
95 mi · 53%
I 95 South
44 mi · 24%
Veterans Boulevard
6.94 mi · 4%
Tamiami Trail
6.1 mi · 3%
East Hickory Street
2.62 mi · 1%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Okeechobee Road

Keep slight right

67.3 mi · 01h 29m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okeechobee
01h 59m from Palm Bay
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palm Bay and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near North Port.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Okeechobee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Palm Bay and 89.9 miles from North Port.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palm Bay and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near North Port.

Stop Ideas Near Okeechobee

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

1 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

66 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

96 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

114 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and North Port. Straight-line distance: 121.93 mi (196.22 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

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

#2 North Port

A city in Sarasota County, Florida.

Population73,738
Coordinates27.0442200, -82.2359300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: North Port (-82.23593, 27.04422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
24.01 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.60
12.68 gal · 48.02 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.30 $52.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.14 $58.28
Premium $4.90 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $4.35 $27.58 $55.16

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and North Port. The current time is 01:48:45.

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.