Origin
North Miami Beach, FL
Afternoon in North Miami Beach on Friday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Miami Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
160.1 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Miami Beach, FL
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Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Trip Overview
This 160.1-mile drive from North Miami Beach to Palm Bay, Florida, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 8 minutes. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is ideal as a single-day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stop. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $25 for this drive. The majority of your travel will be on major highways, making for an efficient transit between these two Florida locations. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
80.1 miles from North Miami Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 160.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 92% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a significant 84.6-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, offering a long, uninterrupted driving segment. The primary roads guiding you north include Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and Babcock Street Northeast. While primarily a highway experience, you'll transition onto local roads like Babcock Street Northeast as you approach your destination. The character is largely about efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 84.6 miles.
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 21.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 160.1 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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36
8
21.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
6
24.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
8
109.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m 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
110.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Miami Beach, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Vero Beach.
Florida's Turnpike: Miami
24.2 mi in
|
~34m
Orlando
24.2 mi in
|
~34m
Florida's Turnpike North
24.3 mi in
|
~34m
Vero Beach
109.2 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 84.6 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 95 | 62.3 mi | 1h 8m |
| Babcock Street Northeast | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 2 mi | 3m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 18th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 19th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Andrews Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Miami Beach, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on Northeast 171st Street
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
Northeast 171st Street
2
Turn left onto Northeast 19th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 19th Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast 18th Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast 18th Road
4
Continue on Northeast 18th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 18th Avenue
5
Continue on Northeast 199th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northeast 199th Street
6
Turn left onto Highland Lakes Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Highland Lakes Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road
406 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ives Dairy Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
Use the left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto SR 814
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Andrews Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northwest 16th Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
18
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
85 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
21
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 95
44 mi
·
47 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 173
Toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
26
Turn right onto FL 514
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Malabar Road
27
Turn left onto FL 507
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Babcock Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
29
Arrive at destination
Palm Bay Road Northeast
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 8-minute trip, leaving in the morning is a good strategy to avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. The estimated fuel cost of $25 is a helpful budget point to keep in mind. A specific tip for this route: since a large portion is on Florida's Turnpike, ensure your transponder or payment method is ready for tolls. The 160.1-mile distance makes it a convenient day trip, so you can depart at your leisure and arrive in Palm Bay without feeling rushed.
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 80.1 miles from North Miami Beach, FL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 35 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.1 miles or 1h 36m 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 33m
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 North Miami Beach, 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 North Miami Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 160.1 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from North Miami Beach, 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 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.1 mi from North Miami Beach, FL · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.1 miles from North Miami Beach, 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 84.6 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.48 one way
$50.97 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $27.72 | $55.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $29.77 | $59.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.92
Florida's Turnpike
(84.6 mi)
$5.92
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
$25
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48 | 0 | $16.81 | $7.68 |
| Efficient EV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.25 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Friday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 8m 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 North Miami Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 160.1 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Babcock Street Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.1 miles from North Miami Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.48 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 23 significant decision points across 160.1 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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Miami Beach, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Vero Beach.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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