How far is Westwood Lake, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Westwood Lake, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 186 miles (299.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westwood Lake and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood Lake and Palm Bay.
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Start on Southwest 42nd Street
643 ft · 32 sec · Southwest 42nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 111th Avenue
61 m · 14 sec · Southwest 111th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 41st Terrace
79 m · 15 sec · Southwest 41st Terrace
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Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue
841 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 112th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 40th Street
2515 ft · 1 min · Southwest 40th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 117th Avenue
986 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
3246 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
22.5 mi · 25 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 Westwood Lake 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Westwood Lake 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 Westwood Lake to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 186 miles (299.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 90.6 miles from Westwood Lake and 95.4 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Westwood Lake and Partly Sunny 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.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westwood Lake and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 159.83 mi (257.22 km).
#1 Westwood Lake
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,838 |
| Coordinates | 25.7292700, -80.3728300 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.15 | $60.30 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.12 | $64.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
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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