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

The driving distance from Gonzalez, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 524.7 miles (844.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
524.75 mi
07h 52m
Flight
440.4 mi
708.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
440.4 mi
Kilometers
708.76 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
524.75 mi
Kilometers
844.5 km
Drive Time
07h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sun, May 3, 2:17 PM EDT
Return by in Gonzalez
Sun, May 3, 9:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gonzalez
2026-05-03T05:24
Arrive Palm Bay
Sun, May 3, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:53 PM to 4:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gonzalez
8:00 PM CDT
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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Gonzalez
258.3 mi
03h 56m
To Palm Bay
266.4 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Chemstrand Road

    1655 ft · 42 sec · Old Chemstrand Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    775 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    285.7 mi · 5 hr 7 min

  6. 6

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  8. 8

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

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

  9. 9

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

    2873 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    54 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gonzalez 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Chemstrand Road
286 mi · 55%
I-75 South
108 mi · 20%
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

Old Chemstrand Road

Merge slight right

286 mi · 05h 07m

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 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.3 mi
440.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 56m from Gonzalez
Leave By
8:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gonzalez and Chance Rain Showers near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 524.7 miles (844.5 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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 258.3 miles from Gonzalez and 266.4 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.3 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 $76.82 one way or $153.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gonzalez and Chance Rain Showers near Palm Bay.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gonzalez and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 440.4 mi (708.76 km).

Gonzalez

#1 Gonzalez

Census designated place

Population13,273
Coordinates30.5815800, -87.2913600
Altitude46
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: 3rd Avenue (-87.291511, 30.581518)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 845 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.52 gal
70.09 L · about $76.82
Round trip
$153.64
37.04 gal · 140.18 L
Estimated CO2
164.6 kg one way
Round trip: 329.2 kg / 726 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $76.82 $153.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $85.12 $170.24
Premium $4.90 $90.67 $181.35
Diesel $4.35 $80.56 $161.12

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 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gonzalez, FL and Palm Bay, FL. The current time in Gonzalez is 05:24:18, although it is 06:24:18 in Palm Bay.

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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.