How far is Palm Bay, FL from Scott Lake, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Scott Lake, FL is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
160.08 mi
03h 04m
Flight
146.27 mi
235.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.27 mi
Kilometers
235.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.08 mi
Kilometers
257.62 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scott Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Scott Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 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
Hobe Sound
FL

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

From Palm Bay
80.3 mi
01h 32m
To Scott Lake
79.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Scott Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Scott Lake.

  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

    106.2 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium

    2905 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    772 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest 199th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest 12th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Northwest 12th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest 183rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest 183rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 183rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Scott Lake.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
106 mi · 66%
I 95 South
44 mi · 28%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Northwest 199th Street
1.44 mi · 1%
Northwest 12th Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

106 mi · 01h 57m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobe Sound
01h 32m from Palm Bay
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scott Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Scott Lake?

The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Palm Bay and 79.8 miles from Scott Lake.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scott Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound

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

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

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West Palm Beach

39 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

67 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Okeechobee

72 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

82 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Scott Lake. Straight-line distance: 146.27 mi (235.4 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Scott Lake

#2 Scott Lake

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population14,425
Coordinates25.9414800, -80.2319900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Scott Lake (-80.23199, 25.94148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.38 L · about $23.44
Round trip
$46.87
11.3 gal · 42.76 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.44 $46.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.97 $51.93
Premium $4.90 $27.66 $55.32
Diesel $4.35 $24.58 $49.16

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Scott Lake. The current time is 05:37:58.

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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.