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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Paige Drive
884 ft · 41 sec · Paige Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eugene Drive
41 m · 11 sec · Eugene Drive
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Turn left
775 ft · 59 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 52
23.7 mi · 36 min · State Road 52
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Continue on McCabe Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · McCabe Road
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Continue on Clinton Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Clinton Avenue
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Turn right
1587 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
22.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp slight left
2066 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
29 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
1380 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Southern Connector Extension
4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Osceola Parkway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Osceola Parkway
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Continue on East Osceola Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
2276 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
3.5 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
2873 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Bronson Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bronson Highway
33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2951 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay
2022 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
30 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall
Haines City Municipal Government
Celebration Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.
Kissimmee
Winter Haven
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Lakeland
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).
#1 Bayonet Point
Census designated place
| Population | 23,467 |
| Coordinates | 28.3266700, -82.6834300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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