How far is Palm Bay, FL from University Park, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to University Park, FL is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and University Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and University Park.
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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
21.8 mi · 24 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 East: Southwest 8th Street
1973 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest 8th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 107th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 107th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 107th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and University Park.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near University Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to University Park?
The road trip is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 90.5 miles from Palm Bay and 90 miles from University Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palm Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near University Park.
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 University Park. Straight-line distance: 158.67 mi (255.35 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 University Park
Census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 26,995 |
| Coordinates | 25.7464900, -80.3675500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: University Park (-80.36755, 25.74649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $26.42 | $52.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
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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