How far is Cutler Bay, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Cutler Bay, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.87 mi
03h 09m
Flight
170.41 mi
274.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.41 mi
Kilometers
274.25 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.87 mi
Kilometers
320.05 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in Cutler Bay
Sat, May 30, 7:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutler Bay
2026-05-30T13:28
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutler Bay
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
Palm Beach Gardens
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Cutler Bay
97.1 mi
01h 34m
To Palm Bay
101.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cutler Bay and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Cutler Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Cutler Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

    2226 ft · 1 min · Old Cutler Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest 216th Street

    1 km · 1 min · Southwest 216th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Frontage Road

    2896 ft · 1 min · East Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    991 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    104.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 53%
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 22%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
35.5 mi · 18%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.53 mi · 1%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Old Cutler Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 56m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
170.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
01h 34m from Cutler Bay
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cutler Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cutler Bay to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Cutler Bay and 101.8 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.12 one way or $58.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cutler Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Beach Gardens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Beach Gardens.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

14 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

41 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutler Bay and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 170.41 mi (274.25 km).

Cutler Bay

#1 Cutler Bay

Incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population43,203
Coordinates25.5783000, -80.3377000
Altitude2
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: (-80.337829, 25.578233)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.56 L · about $29.12
Round trip
$58.24
14.04 gal · 53.12 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.12 $58.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.26 $64.53
Premium $4.90 $34.37 $68.74
Diesel $4.35 $30.54 $61.07

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cutler Bay and Palm Bay. The current time is 13:28:45.

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.