How far is Palmetto Bay, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Palmetto Bay, FL to Orlando, FL is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
256.96 mi
03h 46m
Flight
211.69 mi
340.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.69 mi
Kilometers
340.69 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.96 mi
Kilometers
413.53 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Palmetto Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmetto Bay
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmetto 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
Port Saint Lucie
FL

The second most populous city in St.

From Palmetto Bay
125.8 mi
01h 53m
To Orlando
131.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palmetto Bay and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto Bay and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 160th Street

    11 m · 8 sec · Southwest 160th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 82nd Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · Southwest 82nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue

    2.5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 120th Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Southwest 120th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    38 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive

    1120 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    7 mi · 7 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    211.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmetto Bay and Orlando.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
211 mi · 82%
Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 4%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8.01 mi · 3%
Palmetto Expressway
7.16 mi · 3%
I 4 East
4.64 mi · 2%
Southwest 82nd Avenue
2.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 51m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
211.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint Lucie
01h 53m from Palmetto Bay
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palmetto Bay and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmetto Bay to Orlando?

The road trip is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Palmetto Bay and 131.1 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.62 one way or $75.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmetto Bay and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint Lucie, 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 Port Saint Lucie.

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Okeechobee

48 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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West Palm Beach

71 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

97 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Sebring

109 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto Bay and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 211.69 mi (340.69 km).

Palmetto Bay

#1 Palmetto Bay

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Population24,218
Coordinates25.6217700, -80.3247700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 160th Street (-80.324771, 25.621945)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.32 L · about $37.62
Round trip
$75.24
18.14 gal · 68.64 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.62 $75.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.69 $83.37
Premium $4.90 $44.41 $88.81
Diesel $4.35 $39.45 $78.91

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 Palmetto Bay and Orlando. The current time is 22:35:33.

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.