How far is Palm Beach Gardens, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Beach Gardens, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.4 mi
01h 37m
Flight
88.11 mi
141.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.11 mi
Kilometers
141.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.4 mi
Kilometers
159.97 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Beach Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Beach Gardens
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Beach Gardens
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Palm Beach Gardens
48.6 mi
00h 48m
To Palm Bay
50.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Diamond Head Way

    155 m · 23 sec · Diamond Head Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto General Drive

    2239 ft · 2 min · General Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Masters

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Masters

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avenue of the Champions

    822 ft · 36 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avenue of the Champions

    122 m · 18 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions

    628 ft · 32 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  7. 7

    Turn right onto PGA Boulevard

    1285 ft · 29 sec · PGA Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando, Miami

    914 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike

    534 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2577 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    43 mi · 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Bay.

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 45%
Florida's Turnpike
43.1 mi · 43%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.53 mi · 3%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Masters
1.12 mi · 1%
FL 70
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

44 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
00h 48m from Palm Beach Gardens
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Beach Gardens and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Beach Gardens to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Palm Beach Gardens and 50.8 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Beach Gardens and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce.

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 88.11 mi (141.8 km).

Palm Beach Gardens

#1 Palm Beach Gardens

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population58,210
Coordinates26.8233900, -80.1386500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Palm Bay

#2 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Diamond Head Way (-80.138588, 26.823452)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.28 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.12
7.02 gal · 26.56 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.56 $29.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.13 $32.26
Premium $4.90 $17.18 $34.37
Diesel $4.35 $15.27 $30.54

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 Beach Gardens and Palm Bay. The current time is 06:30:33.

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.