How far is Parkland, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Parkland, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
141.94 mi
02h 14m
Flight
121.09 mi
194.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.09 mi
Kilometers
194.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.94 mi
Kilometers
228.43 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Fri, Apr 17, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Parkland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkland
2026-04-17T19:38
Arrive Palm Bay
Fri, Apr 17, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkland
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
North River Shores
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Parkland
68 mi
01h 07m
To Palm Bay
73.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkland and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Holmberg Road

    811 ft · 23 sec · Holmberg Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Holmberg Road

    34 m · 7 sec · Holmberg Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Holmberg Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Holmberg Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holmberg Road

    28 m · 3 sec · Holmberg Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Holmberg Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Holmberg Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Road 7

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 7

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Palmetto Park Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Palmetto Park Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lyons Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lyons Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Glades Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glades Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    19 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

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

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    2957 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    76 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

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

    65 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  20. 20

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

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkland 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
76 mi · 54%
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 31%
State Road 7
2.61 mi · 2%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.53 mi · 2%
Holmberg Road
2.2 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

76 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
121.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North River Shores
01h 07m from Parkland
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parkland and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkland to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

North River Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Parkland and 73.9 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parkland and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near North River Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North River Shores, 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 North River Shores.

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Okeechobee

56 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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West Palm Beach

60 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

87 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

101 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkland and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 121.09 mi (194.87 km).

Parkland

#1 Parkland

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

Population35,380
Coordinates26.3100800, -80.2372700
Altitude4
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: Holmberg Road (-80.237114, 26.309888)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.56
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.78 $41.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.03 $46.05
Premium $4.90 $24.53 $49.06
Diesel $4.35 $21.79 $43.59

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkland and Palm Bay. The current time is 19:38:48.

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.