How far is Cantonment, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Cantonment, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 530 miles (853 km), with a travel time of about 07h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 443.8 miles (714.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cantonment and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cantonment and Palm Bay.
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Start on Taylor Street
540 ft · 27 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
550 ft · 25 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
79 m · 17 sec · Taylor Street
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Turn left onto Muscogee Road
2223 ft · 51 sec · Muscogee Road
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Turn right onto County Road 297A
5.6 mi · 9 min · County Road 297A
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Turn right onto Pine Forest Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Forest Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
1124 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
288.6 mi · 5 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 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 Cantonment and Palm Bay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
289 mi · 05h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cantonment and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cantonment to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 530 miles (853 km) and usually takes 07h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 260.5 miles from Cantonment and 269.5 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 443.8 miles (714.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.57 one way or $155.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cantonment and Palm Bay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cantonment and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cantonment and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 443.78 mi (714.2 km).
#1 Cantonment
Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 26,493 |
| Coordinates | 30.6085300, -87.3399800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 853 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 36m |
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 | $77.57 | $155.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $85.95 | $171.89 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $91.56 | $183.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $81.34 | $162.69 |
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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