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

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Cantonment, FL is about 522 miles (840.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 443.8 miles (714.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
522 mi
09h 40m
Flight
443.78 mi
714.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
443.78 mi
Kilometers
714.2 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
522 mi
Kilometers
840.07 km
Drive Time
09h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cantonment
Thu, Apr 16, 8:59 AM CDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-16T00:18
Arrive Cantonment
Thu, Apr 16, 9:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:41 PM to 4:11 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
4:38 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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Palm Bay
260.9 mi
04h 50m
To Cantonment
261.1 mi
04h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    290.4 mi · 5 hr 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate

    730 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto US 90 Alt East

    74 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Nine Mile Road

    1748 ft · 38 sec · West Nine Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pine Cone Drive

    3201 ft · 1 min · Pine Cone Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 297A

    4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 297A

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Muscogee Road

    2223 ft · 50 sec · Muscogee Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Taylor Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Taylor Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Taylor Street

    550 ft · 30 sec · Taylor Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Taylor Street

    540 ft · 24 sec · Taylor Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
291 mi · 56%
Florida's Turnpike
171 mi · 33%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 7%
County Road 297A
4.64 mi · 1%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 1%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

290 mi · 05h 12m

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
09h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.2 mi
443.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 50m from Palm Bay
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Cantonment.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 522 miles (840.1 km) and usually takes 09h 40m 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 260.9 miles from Palm Bay and 261.1 miles from Cantonment.

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

The direct path is about 443.8 miles (714.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.2 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 $76.41 one way or $152.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.7 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 Cantonment, 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 Mostly Sunny near Cantonment.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Cantonment. Straight-line distance: 443.78 mi (714.2 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cantonment

Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America

Population26,493
Coordinates30.6085300, -87.3399800
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Cantonment (-87.33998, 30.60853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 840 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.42 gal
69.73 L · about $76.41
Round trip
$152.81
36.84 gal · 139.46 L
Estimated CO2
163.7 kg one way
Round trip: 327.4 kg / 722 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $76.41 $152.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.66 $169.32
Premium $4.90 $90.18 $180.37
Diesel $4.35 $80.13 $160.25

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Palm Bay, FL and Cantonment, FL. The current time in Palm Bay is 00:18:34, although it is 23:18:34 in Cantonment.

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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.