Palm Bay to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Palm Bay from Port Arthur?

The distance from Palm Bay to Port Arthur is 816.9 miles (1314.6 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located WNW of Palm Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 980.2 miles, taking about 19h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Palm Bay in Florida and Port Arthur in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Palm Bay and Port Arthur. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.