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Trip from Palmetto Bay, FL to Palm Bay, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

188.5 mi

303 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 29m ★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m

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

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Downtown Palmetto Bay, FL, FL

Palmetto Bay, FL

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Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Palm Bay, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Palmetto Bay, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 188.5 miles and takes about 3h 41m 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, Express Lanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.00 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

94.2 miles from Palmetto Bay, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

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 7.2 mi 10m
Southwest 82nd Avenue 2.6 mi 6m
Babcock Street Northeast 2.5 mi 4m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 104.7 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southwest 160th Street

37 ft · 7 sec · Southwest 160th Street
2

Enter roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue

65 ft · 1 sec · Southwest 82nd Avenue
3

Continue on Southwest 82nd Avenue

2.5 mi · 6 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto Southwest 120th Street

74 ft · 1 sec · Southwest 120th Street
5

Take the ramp

124 ft · 4 sec
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 1

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826

7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes

11 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 75

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 5 Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando Use the slight right lane.
12

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.
13

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.
14

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

105 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Exit 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

214 ft · 5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
17

Merge onto FL 70

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto I 95

44 mi · 47 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 173 Toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
22

Turn right onto FL 514

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Malabar Road
23

Turn left onto FL 507

2.5 mi · 4 min · Babcock Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

2.0 mi · 3 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
25

Arrive at destination

Palm Bay Road Northeast

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 94.2 miles from Palmetto Bay, FL, or about 1h 52m 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 41 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 94.2 miles or 1h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

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 Palmetto Bay, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Palmetto Bay, FL

This is one driving day of about 188.5 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Palmetto 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 104.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Margate, FL

94 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.

Popular next leg

Margate, FL to Palm Bay, FL

138.7 mi · 2h 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Pembroke Pines, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jupiter, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.2 miles from Palmetto 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 104.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 67.3

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Miramar Regional Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 26.9

Miramar, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+19548836950

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 80.8

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Stuart Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 121.2

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17722204600

Visit website

Zoo Miami

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13052510400

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 40.4

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+13052530063

Visit website

Things to do in

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Miami, Florida

+17869075272

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 137.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest 82nd Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
22 mi into trip | ~31m 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
23.8 mi into trip | ~33m 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
31.8 mi into trip | ~43m 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
137.6 mi into trip | ~2h 41m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.00 one way

$60.01 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $32.64 $65.28
premium $4.72 $35.05 $70.10
diesel $5.61 $41.62 $83.24

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

$30

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.6 0 $19.79 $9.05
Efficient EV 47.1 0 $16.49 $7.54
EV Truck/SUV 75.4 0 $26.39 $12.06

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Palmetto Bay, FL

Afternoon in Palmetto Bay on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Palm Bay, FL

Afternoon in Palm Bay on Saturday

Local time

3:11 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

9 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 41m 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.

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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 41m highway drive covering 188.5 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.7 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 25 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.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 early in the drive near Southwest 82nd Avenue.

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 21 significant decision points across 188.5 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: near the start (Southwest 82nd Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Palmetto Bay, 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

23.8 mi in | ~33m

Fort Lauderdale

23.8 mi in | ~33m

Orlando

23.8 mi in | ~33m

Vero Beach

137.6 mi in | ~2h 41m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 188.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Palmetto Bay, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 188.5 miles and takes about 3h 41m 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 94.2 miles from Palmetto Bay, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.00 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 21 significant decision points across 188.5 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: near the start (Southwest 82nd Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Palmetto Bay, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Vero Beach.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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