How far is Sweetwater, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Palm Bay.
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Start on Southwest 6th Street
52 m · 9 sec · Southwest 6th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 109th Avenue
755 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 109th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 8th Street
3256 ft · 1 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn left onto Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
21.3 mi · 23 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
104.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Malabar Road
2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road
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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 Palm Bay Road Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweetwater and Palm Bay.
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 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sweetwater and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sweetwater to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Jupiter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Sweetwater and 94.5 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sweetwater and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.
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.
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Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 157.47 mi (253.43 km).
#1 Sweetwater
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,518 |
| Coordinates | 25.7634300, -80.3731100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $26.96 | $53.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.87 | $59.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.82 | $63.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.28 | $56.55 |
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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