How far is Palm Bay, FL from Tamiami, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Tamiami, FL is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Tamiami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Tamiami.
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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
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
19.7 mi · 21 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 836 Toll East
958 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 836 Toll East
3219 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 West: Homestead, Key West, Florida’s Turnpike South, Southwest 8th Street
582 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 West: Southwest 8th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest 8th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 125th Avenue
774 ft · 42 sec · Southwest 125th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 9th Terrace
41 m · 6 sec · Southwest 9th Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 9th Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Tamiami.
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
105 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Palm Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tamiami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Tamiami?
The road trip is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Jupiter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Palm Bay and 89.2 miles from Tamiami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Palm Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tamiami.
Stop Ideas Near Jupiter
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 Jupiter.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Tamiami. Straight-line distance: 157.67 mi (253.75 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 Tamiami
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 55,271 |
| Coordinates | 25.7587100, -80.3983900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tamiami (-80.39839, 25.75871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $26.17 | $52.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.89 | $61.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
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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