West Palm Beach Service Plaza
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Trip from Palm Bay, FL to Palmetto Estates, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
189.1 mi
304 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Palmetto Estates, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Palm Bay to Palmetto Estates is 189.1 miles and takes about 3h 37m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the state. With 94% of the route on highways, expect a straightforward drive that's mostly about covering ground efficiently. This is a solid option for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
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
94.6 miles from Palm Bay, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
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 | 30 mi | 34m |
| Babcock Street Northeast | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| State Road 821 Access Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 160th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 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 Palmetto Estates, 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
30 mi
·
33 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Homestead
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 821 Access Road
17
Keep slight left at fork onto State Road 821 Access Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Road 821 Access Road
18
Turn left onto SR 992
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest 152nd Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 112th Avenue
20
Turn left onto Southwest 160th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 160th Street
21
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Avenue
260 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southwest 104th Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Southwest 104th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 37m estimated drive time, leaving Palm Bay in the morning will get you to Palmetto Estates well before dark. The $30 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting, and with only one recommended stop, you can prioritize efficiency. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time. Keep an eye on the fuel gauge, especially during the 105.2-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments.
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 94.6 miles from Palm Bay, FL, or about 1h 49m 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 42 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.6 miles or 1h 49m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palmetto Estates, 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.
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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 Palm Bay, FL
This is one driving day of about 189.1 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.6 miles from Palm Bay, 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 105.2 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.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pompano Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
40392
0.1 mi from route
40391
0.1 mi from route
Snapper Creek Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
50382
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.4 mi from route
50381
0.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 185.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
49.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
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
185.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
Take the exit toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street
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 18
Toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwes...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.10 one way
$60.20 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $32.74 | $65.49 |
| premium | $4.72 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.75 | $83.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.15
Florida's Turnpike
(105.2 mi)
$7.36
Homestead Extension
(30 mi)
$1.79
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
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 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 | 56.7 | 0 | $19.86 | $9.08 |
| Efficient EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.55 | $7.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.47 | $12.10 |
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.
Origin
Palm Bay, FL
Morning in Palm Bay on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Palmetto Estates, FL
Morning in Palmetto Estates on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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 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 37m 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
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 189.1
Caution: Boater Awareness
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily weighted towards highway travel, with 94% of the 189.1 miles spent on major arteries. You'll experience a solid 105.2-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, indicating long, uninterrupted highway cruising. The highway portion will likely conclude with a transition to surface roads as you approach your destination, offering a change in the driving rhythm with more frequent intersections.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 189.1 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 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 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Palm Bay, FL and Palmetto Estates, 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
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~1h
Florida's Turnpike South
50.3 mi in
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~1h
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
155.9 mi in
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~2h 57m
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via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Homestead
155.9 mi in
|
~2h 57m
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via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 189.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.15 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Palmetto Estates, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Palmetto Estates, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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