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Trip from Palm Bay, FL to The Crossings, FL

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

185.3 mi

298 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 20m ★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Palm Bay, FL

Hetvi Patel

Downtown The Crossings, FL, FL

The Crossings, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Palm Bay, FL to The Crossings, FL covers 185.3 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

92.6 miles from Palm Bay, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 32m highway drive covering 185.3 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 105.2 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 5.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 185.3 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 5.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 49 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Turn sharp left toward I 95 South: Miami

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
49 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
8
50.3 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
182.9 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Take the exit toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall 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. Exit 20 Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Dr...
8
183.2 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

Towns Along This Route

Between Palm Bay, FL and The Crossings, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami, Florida's Turnpike South, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.

Fort Pierce

49 mi in | ~57m

Miami

50.3 mi in | ~1h

Florida's Turnpike South

50.3 mi in | ~1h

Florida's Turnpike Toll South

155.9 mi in | ~2h 57m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Homestead

155.9 mi in | ~2h 57m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 105.2 mi 1h 56m
I 95 43.4 mi 46m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike 27 mi 30m
Babcock Street Northeast 2.5 mi 4m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 2 mi 4m
Southwest 127th Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Southwest 88th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Okeechobee Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 105.2 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay, FL and The Crossings, FL.

1

Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

2.0 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
2

Turn left onto FL 507

2.5 mi · 4 min · Babcock Street Northeast
3

Turn right onto FL 514

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Malabar Road
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
5

Turn sharp left

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 95

43 mi · 46 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.
12

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

105 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

27 mi · 29 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Homestead Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 20 Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

410 ft · 13 sec
Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto SR 94

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southwest 88th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto Southwest 107th Terrace

286 ft · 14 sec · Southwest 107th Terrace
20

Turn right onto Southwest 127th Court

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Southwest 127th Court
21

Arrive at destination

Southwest 104th Terrace

Trip Plan

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 92.6 miles from Palm Bay, FL, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.2 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 92.6 miles or 1h 47m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Crossings, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Palm Bay, 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 Palm Bay, FL

This is one driving day of about 185.3 miles and 3h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Palm Bay, 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 105.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.6 mi from Palm Bay, FL · 1h 47m into the drive

Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Lauderdale, FL

93 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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.6 miles from Palm Bay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.2 miles.

Arriving in The Crossings, FL

The final approach into The Crossings, 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 The Crossings, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 185.3
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.95 one way

$61.91 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $33.53 $67.06
premium $4.90 $35.72 $71.44
diesel $5.64 $41.17 $82.33

Estimated Tolls: $8.97

Florida's Turnpike (105.2 mi) $7.36
Homestead Extension (27 mi) $1.61

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

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 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 55.6 0 $19.46 $8.89
Efficient EV 46.3 0 $16.21 $7.41
EV Truck/SUV 74.1 0 $25.94 $11.86

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Palm Bay, FL

Morning in Palm Bay on Monday

Local time

9:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Crossings, FL

Morning in The Crossings on Monday

Local time

9:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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 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 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 Palm Bay, FL to The Crossings, FL covers 185.3 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, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.6 miles from Palm Bay, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.95 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 18 significant decision points across 185.3 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 5.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 49 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Palm Bay, FL and The Crossings, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami, Florida's Turnpike South, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.

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