How far is Cape Canaveral, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Canaveral, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Canaveral and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Canaveral and Palm Bay.
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Start on Intermodal Gate
47 m · 18 sec · Intermodal Gate
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At the end of the road, turn left onto George J King Boulevard
8 m · 4 sec · George J King Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Atlantic Avenue
1.2 mi · 4 min · North Atlantic Avenue
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Continue on North Atlantic Avenue
40 m · 10 sec · North Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on North Atlantic Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Atlantic Avenue
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Continue on North Orlando Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Orlando Avenue
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Continue on South Atlantic Avenue
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Pineda Causeway
4 mi · 6 min · Pineda Causeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Melbourne
1500 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
13 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
733 ft · 20 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street Northeast
37 m · 4 sec · Main Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
1381 ft · 38 sec · 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 Cape Canaveral and Palm Bay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
13 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Canaveral and Sunny then 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 Cape Canaveral to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Patrick Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Cape Canaveral and 13.7 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Canaveral and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near South Patrick Shores
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Patrick Shores.
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Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Canaveral and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 25.68 mi (41.33 km).
#1 Cape Canaveral
Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 28.4058400, -80.6047700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
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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