Origin
Kendall, FL
Afternoon in Kendall on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kendall, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
184.5 mi
297 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Kendall, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Trip Overview
Spanning 184.5 miles from Kendall to Palm Bay, this Florida transit takes approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes of drive time. Because it is a straightforward, highway-focused journey, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $31 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. You will primarily utilize Florida’s Turnpike and I-95, leveraging express lanes to navigate the transit between these two South and Central Florida regions. It is a highly practical route for travelers who value efficiency over scenic detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.3 miles from Kendall, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
With 89% of your journey spent on high-speed highways, this route is built for steady cruising rather than winding exploration. You will settle into a long, consistent rhythm during the 104.7-mile stretch on Florida’s Turnpike, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The transition between the suburban sprawl of Kendall and the coastal feel of Palm Bay is largely defined by the predictable, fast-paced nature of major interstates. While the scenery remains consistent, the road demands your full attention as you move through high-traffic corridors. Prepare for a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 104.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
32 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
49 ft
Total Descent
32 ft
Highest Point
32 ft
~7.7 mi in
Elevation Range
24 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 184.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Ga...
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Laud...
8
27.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8
133.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
134.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Towns Along This Route
Between Kendall, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Vero Beach.
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
19.9 mi in
|
~25m
Fort Lauderdale
19.9 mi in
|
~25m
Orlando
19.9 mi in
|
~25m
Vero Beach
133.6 mi in
|
~2h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 104.7 mi | 1h 56m |
| I 95 | 44 mi | 47m |
| Express Lanes | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 8 mi | 8m |
| Palmetto Expressway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Babcock Street Northeast | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 75 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 104.7 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendall, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on US 1
12 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
2
Turn right
113 ft
·
10 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest 98th Street
109 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southwest 98th Street
4
Turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
5
Turn left onto Dadeland Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dadeland Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest 88th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 826 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto SR 826
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 5
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
105 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
18
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 95
44 mi
·
47 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 173
Toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
23
Turn right onto FL 514
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Malabar Road
24
Turn left onto FL 507
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Babcock Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
26
Arrive at destination
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Trip Plan
To ensure the smoothest travel experience, plan your departure to avoid peak congestion times on the heavily trafficked Florida Turnpike and I-95 corridors. Since the total duration is under four hours, you only need to budget for one stop to refuel or stretch your legs. Keeping your $31 fuel estimate in mind, check for any tolls in advance, as the express lanes can significantly impact your total travel budget. Take advantage of the route's flexibility by choosing your single stop based on your personal energy levels rather than a rigid schedule. Keeping a consistent pace will help you navigate the highway-heavy sections efficiently.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.3 miles from Kendall, FL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.3 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Bay, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kendall, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kendall, FL
This is one driving day of about 184.5 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kendall, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 104.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.3 mi from Kendall, FL · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.3 miles from Kendall, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.7 miles.
Arriving in Palm Bay, FL
The final approach into Palm Bay, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Palm Bay, FL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.82 one way
$61.64 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $33.38 | $66.77 |
| premium | $4.90 | $35.56 | $71.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.99 | $81.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.81
Florida's Turnpike
(104.7 mi)
$7.33
Homestead Extension
(8 mi)
$0.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.37 | $8.86 |
| Efficient EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.83 | $11.81 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Palm Bay, FL
Afternoon in Palm Bay on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kendall, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 184.5 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Express Lanes. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.3 miles from Kendall, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 184.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kendall, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Vero Beach.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 32 ft elevation with about 49 ft of total climbing.
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