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

The driving distance from Cutler, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
194.56 mi
03h 11m
Flight
168.04 mi
270.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.04 mi
Kilometers
270.43 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.56 mi
Kilometers
313.11 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Cutler
Thu, Apr 16, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutler
2026-04-15T23:11
Arrive Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutler
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
94.9 mi
01h 35m
To Palm Bay
99.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 168th Street

    20 m · 9 sec · Southwest 168th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Cutler Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Cutler Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 152nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Southwest 152nd Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 152nd Street

    1985 ft · 52 sec · Southwest 152nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest 77th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street

    125 m · 18 sec · Southwest 104th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1535 ft · 29 sec · South Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive

    1120 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    7 mi · 7 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  16. 16

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

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

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

    65 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

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

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  26. 26

    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 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 54%
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 23%
Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 6%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8.01 mi · 4%
Palmetto Expressway
7.16 mi · 4%
Southwest 77th Avenue
3.06 mi · 2%
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
01h 35m from Cutler
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cutler and Mostly Clear near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 94.9 miles from Cutler and 99.7 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.50 one way or $56.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cutler and Mostly Clear 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 and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 168.04 mi (270.43 km).

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#1 Cutler

Census designated place in Florida

Population18,117
Coordinates25.6151000, -80.3106100
Altitude3
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: Southwest 168th Street (-80.310606, 25.615005)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $28.50
Round trip
$56.99
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.50 $56.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.57 $63.15
Premium $4.90 $33.64 $67.27
Diesel $4.35 $29.88 $59.77

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cutler and Palm Bay. The current time is 23:11:38.

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.