How far is Palm Bay, FL from The Crossings, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to The Crossings, FL is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
185.29 mi
03h 32m
Flight
163.73 mi
263.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.73 mi
Kilometers
263.5 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.29 mi
Kilometers
298.2 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Crossings
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive The Crossings
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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
Palm Beach Gardens
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Palm Bay
92.9 mi
01h 46m
To The Crossings
92.4 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and The Crossings.

  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

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    26.7 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive

    1551 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

    125 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Southwest 88th Street

    2943 ft · 1 min · Southwest 88th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest 107th Terrace

    87 m · 15 sec · Southwest 107th Terrace

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest 127th Court

    939 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 127th Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 104th Terrace

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and The Crossings.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 57%
I 95 South
44 mi · 24%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26.8 mi · 14%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 1%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Southwest 127th Avenue
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
163.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
01h 46m from Palm Bay
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near The Crossings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to The Crossings?

The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Palm Bay and 92.4 miles from The Crossings.

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

The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near The Crossings.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach Gardens.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

14 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

41 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and The Crossings. Straight-line distance: 163.73 mi (263.5 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
The Crossings

#2 The Crossings

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population22,758
Coordinates25.6706600, -80.4011700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: The Crossings (-80.40117, 25.67066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.75 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.26
13.08 gal · 49.5 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.13 $54.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.06 $60.12
Premium $4.90 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $4.35 $28.45 $56.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and The Crossings. The current time is 01:51:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.