How far is Bayonet Point, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Bayonet Point, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.07 mi
03h 03m
Flight
129.16 mi
207.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.16 mi
Kilometers
207.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.07 mi
Kilometers
270.48 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Fri, May 1, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonet Point
Fri, May 1, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonet Point
2026-05-01T05:06
Arrive Palm Bay
Fri, May 1, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayonet Point
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Loughman
FL

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

From Bayonet Point
77.3 mi
01h 31m
To Palm Bay
90.7 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonet Point and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonet Point and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Paige Drive

    884 ft · 41 sec · Paige Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eugene Drive

    41 m · 11 sec · Eugene Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    775 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 52

    23.7 mi · 36 min · State Road 52

  5. 5

    Continue on McCabe Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · McCabe Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Clinton Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Clinton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1587 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    2066 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Osceola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Osceola Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonet Point and Palm Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 24%
Clinton Avenue
32.5 mi · 19%
State Road 52
23.7 mi · 14%
Osceola Parkway
7.49 mi · 4%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 3%
McCabe Road
4.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bronson Highway

Continue on Bronson Highway

33.8 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loughman
01h 31m from Bayonet Point
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bayonet Point and Mostly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonet Point to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Bayonet Point and 90.7 miles from Palm Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bayonet Point and Mostly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Loughman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Loughman and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center
Haines City Municipal Government
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Haines City Municipal Government

Haines City , FL
620 E Main St, Haines City, FL 33844
Rating 1.4/5 12 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.

RAIL

Kissimmee

17 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Haven

31 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonet Point and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 129.16 mi (207.87 km).

Bayonet Point

#1 Bayonet Point

Census designated place

Population23,467
Coordinates28.3266700, -82.6834300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Palm Bay

#2 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Paige Drive (-82.683151, 28.326672)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.45 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
11.86 gal · 44.9 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.25 $54.51
Premium $4.90 $29.03 $58.07
Diesel $4.35 $25.80 $51.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonet Point and Palm Bay. The current time is 05:06:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.