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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
1715 ft · 51 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
77 m · 16 sec · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn left
110 m · 32 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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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.
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
84.9 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stuart.
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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).
#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 Pompano Beach
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 112,360 |
| Coordinates | 26.2378600, -80.1247700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pompano Beach (-80.12477, 26.23786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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