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

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Pompano Beach, FL is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
139.43 mi
02h 42m
Flight
127.37 mi
204.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.37 mi
Kilometers
204.98 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.43 mi
Kilometers
224.39 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pompano Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-18T05:07
Arrive Pompano Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Stuart
FL

City in Florida

From Palm Bay
69.9 mi
01h 21m
To Pompano Beach
69.5 mi
01h 21m

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
84°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 Pompano Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Pompano 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

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Dixie Highway

    1715 ft · 51 sec · North Dixie Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    77 m · 16 sec · Northwest 8th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    110 m · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Pompano 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 61%
I 95 South
44 mi · 32%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.68 mi · 2%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

84.9 mi · 01h 33m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuart
01h 21m from Palm Bay
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Pompano Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Stuart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Palm Bay and 69.5 miles from Pompano Beach.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stuart

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

57 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Delray Beach

84 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

99 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Pompano Beach. Straight-line distance: 127.37 mi (204.98 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

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

#2 Pompano Beach

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population112,360
Coordinates26.2378600, -80.1247700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Pompano Beach (-80.12477, 26.23786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.62 L · about $20.41
Round trip
$40.82
9.84 gal · 37.24 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.41 $40.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.61 $45.22
Premium $4.90 $24.09 $48.18
Diesel $4.35 $21.40 $42.80

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 Pompano Beach. The current time is 05:07:43.

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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.