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

The driving distance from Pinecrest, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
191.04 mi
03h 02m
Flight
164.48 mi
264.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.48 mi
Kilometers
264.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.04 mi
Kilometers
307.45 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Fri, Apr 17, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Pinecrest
Fri, Apr 17, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinecrest
2026-04-17T04:21
Arrive Palm Bay
Fri, Apr 17, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinecrest
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 Pinecrest
93.3 mi
01h 31m
To Palm Bay
97.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Pinecrest and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 112th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 112th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue

    2666 ft · 1 min · Southwest 77th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street

    125 m · 18 sec · Southwest 104th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1535 ft · 29 sec · South Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes

  7. 7

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

    1120 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

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

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  13. 13

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

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

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

    65 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  19. 19

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

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinecrest 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 55%
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 23%
Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 6%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8.01 mi · 4%
Palmetto Expressway
7.16 mi · 4%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.53 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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
01h 31m from Pinecrest
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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 93.3 miles from Pinecrest and 97.8 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pinecrest and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 164.48 mi (264.71 km).

Pinecrest

#1 Pinecrest

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,452
Coordinates25.6670500, -80.3081100
Altitude1
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: Southwest 112th Street (-80.308106, 25.666862)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $27.96
Round trip
$55.92
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.96 $55.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.98 $61.95
Premium $4.90 $33.00 $66.00
Diesel $4.35 $29.32 $58.64

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 Pinecrest and Palm Bay. The current time is 04:21:41.

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.