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

The driving distance from Westchase, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.22 mi
02h 48m
Flight
123.26 mi
198.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.26 mi
Kilometers
198.36 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.22 mi
Kilometers
243.36 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, Nov 7, 3:24 PM EST
Return by in Westchase
Sat, Nov 7, 6:13 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westchase
2026-11-07T12:36
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, Nov 7, 3:24 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westchase
9:30 PM EST
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
Loughman
FL

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

From Westchase
72.3 mi
01h 24m
To Palm Bay
78.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tree Tops Lake Road

    2880 ft · 2 min · Tree Tops Lake Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tree Tops Lake Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Tree Tops Lake Road

    157 m · 24 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montague Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montague Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Linebaugh Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Linebaugh Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 589 Toll South: Tampa

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 580: Hillsborough Avenue

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Hillsborough Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Hillsborough Avenue

    7.8 mi · 14 min · West Hillsborough Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Hillsborough Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hillsborough Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2438 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Osceola Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westchase 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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
54.2 mi · 36%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 27%
West Hillsborough Avenue
7.83 mi · 5%
Osceola Parkway
7.49 mi · 5%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 3%
Hillsborough Avenue
4.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loughman
01h 24m from Westchase
Leave By
12:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westchase 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 Westchase to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Westchase and 78.9 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Loughman

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Loughman and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.

RAIL

Kissimmee

17 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Haven

31 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westchase and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 123.26 mi (198.36 km).

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#1 Westchase

Westchase is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.0550200, -82.6098200
Altitude5
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: Tree Tops Lake Road (-82.60704, 28.056206)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.96
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $20.48 $40.96
Mid-grade $4.32 $23.08 $46.17
Premium $4.66 $24.90 $49.79
Diesel $5.92 $31.63 $63.26

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Westchase and Palm Bay. The current time is 12:36:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.