How far is East Milton, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from East Milton, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 503.1 miles (809.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 426.4 miles (686.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
503.16 mi
07h 28m
Flight
426.47 mi
686.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
426.47 mi
Kilometers
686.34 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
503.16 mi
Kilometers
809.75 km
Drive Time
07h 28m

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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 07h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, Nov 7, 1:27 AM EST
Return by in East Milton
Sat, Nov 7, 7:55 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Milton
2026-11-06T16:58
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, Nov 7, 12:27 AM CST
Route Timing
07h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:29 PM to 3:59 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:02 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Milton
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From East Milton
247.4 mi
03h 44m
To Palm Bay
255.8 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Milton and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Ward Basin Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ward Basin Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    267.6 mi · 4 hr 47 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ward Basin Road
270 mi · 54%
I-75 South
108 mi · 21%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 8%
Florida's Turnpike
32 mi · 6%
Florida's Turnpike South
32 mi · 6%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ward Basin Road

Merge slight left

268 mi · 04h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.7 mi
426.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
03h 44m from East Milton
Leave By
9:02 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving East Milton and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Milton to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 503.1 miles (809.7 km) and usually takes 07h 28m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.4 miles from East Milton and 255.8 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 426.4 miles (686.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 CST. 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 $68.09 one way or $136.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Milton and Palm Bay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around East Milton and Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, 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 Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Milton and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 426.47 mi (686.34 km).

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#1 East Milton

East Milton is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6151900, -87.0216300
Altitude4
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: Ward Basin Road (-87.021511, 30.615187)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 810 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.76 gal
67.21 L · about $68.09
Round trip
$136.18
35.52 gal · 134.42 L
Estimated CO2
157.8 kg one way
Round trip: 315.7 kg / 696 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $68.09 $136.18
Mid-grade $4.32 $76.72 $153.45
Premium $4.66 $82.81 $165.63
Diesel $5.94 $105.51 $211.02

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Milton, FL and Palm Bay, FL. The current time in East Milton is 16:58:54, although it is 17:58:54 in Palm Bay.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.