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

The driving distance from Tamarac, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
147.38 mi
02h 23m
Flight
127.57 mi
205.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.57 mi
Kilometers
205.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.38 mi
Kilometers
237.19 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Tamarac
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tamarac
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Palm Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tamarac
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
Port Salerno
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Tamarac
72.5 mi
01h 11m
To Palm Bay
74.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brookwood Boulevard

    2097 ft · 1 min · Brookwood Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West McNab Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West McNab Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rock Island Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rock Island Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard

    3025 ft · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    1270 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

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

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

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

    65 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

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

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tamarac 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
89.3 mi · 61%
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 30%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.53 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
West McNab Road
1.82 mi · 1%
Rock Island Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

89.3 mi · 01h 39m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Salerno
01h 11m from Tamarac
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tamarac 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 Tamarac to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Port Salerno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Tamarac and 74.9 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno

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

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

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West Palm Beach

50 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Okeechobee

63 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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Delray Beach

77 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

92 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tamarac and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 127.57 mi (205.31 km).

Tamarac

#1 Tamarac

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population67,112
Coordinates26.2128600, -80.2497700
Altitude3
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: Papaya Way (-80.249986, 26.212671)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.57 $43.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.90 $25.46 $50.92
Diesel $4.35 $22.62 $45.24

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 Tamarac and Palm Bay. The current time is 21:21:19.

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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.