How far is Palm Bay, FL from Sweetwater, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Sweetwater, FL is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Sweetwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Sweetwater.
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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
25.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Lake Wales, Vero Beach
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 West: Lake Wales
117 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road
22.8 mi · 29 min · Kenansville Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 160th Street
10.6 mi · 14 min · Northwest 160th Street
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Turn right
29.8 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Sweetwater Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Sweetwater Road
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Continue on Sweetwater Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sweetwater Road
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Turn left onto Crewsville Road
26 m · 2 sec · Crewsville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crewsville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Sweetwater.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
29.8 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Sweetwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Sweetwater?
The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Cypress Quarters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Palm Bay and 70.5 miles from Sweetwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.66 one way or $41.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Sweetwater.
Stop Ideas Near Cypress Quarters
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 Cypress Quarters.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 80.66 mi (129.81 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 Sweetwater
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 20,747 |
| Coordinates | 27.4094900, -81.7025800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-81.70258, 27.40949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.66 | $41.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
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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