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

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Callaway, FL is about 419.8 miles (675.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334.4 miles (538.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
419.8 mi
08h 07m
Flight
334.43 mi
538.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.43 mi
Kilometers
538.21 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
419.8 mi
Kilometers
675.61 km
Drive Time
08h 07m

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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 08h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Callaway
Sun, Apr 12, 6:03 PM CDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Mon, Apr 13, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-12T10:56
Arrive Callaway
Sun, Apr 12, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:08 PM to 2:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
8:00 PM EDT
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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Palm Bay
209.9 mi
04h 03m
To Callaway
209.9 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2517 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

    2565 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

    848 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

    1341 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro

    112 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Star Avenue

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Star Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wewa Highway

    1271 ft · 24 sec · Wewa Highway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wewa Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
171 mi · 41%
I 10 West
122 mi · 29%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 9%
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 4%
Star Avenue
6.7 mi · 2%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

122 mi · 02h 11m

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
08h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.4 mi
334.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
04h 03m from Palm Bay
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Callaway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 419.8 miles (675.6 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.9 miles from Palm Bay and 209.9 miles from Callaway.

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

The direct path is about 334.4 miles (538.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.4 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 EDT. 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 $61.43 one way or $122.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Bay and Sunny near Callaway.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, 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 Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Callaway. Straight-line distance: 334.43 mi (538.21 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Callaway

#2 Callaway

City in Florida

Population13,683
Coordinates30.1529800, -85.5699300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Callaway (-85.56993, 30.15298)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 676 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.81 gal
56.08 L · about $61.43
Round trip
$122.86
29.62 gal · 112.16 L
Estimated CO2
131.6 kg one way
Round trip: 263.2 kg / 580 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $61.43 $122.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $68.07 $136.13
Premium $4.90 $72.51 $145.02
Diesel $4.35 $64.42 $128.85

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Palm Bay, FL and Callaway, FL. The current time in Palm Bay is 10:56:13, although it is 09:56:13 in Callaway.

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.