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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
4 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2517 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
2565 ft · 1 min
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bronson Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
848 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
63.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
290.4 mi · 5 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate
730 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 90 Alt East
74 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Nine Mile Road
1748 ft · 38 sec · West Nine Mile Road
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Turn left onto Pine Cone Drive
3201 ft · 1 min · Pine Cone Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 297A
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 297A
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Turn left onto Muscogee Road
2223 ft · 50 sec · Muscogee Road
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Turn right onto Taylor Street
79 m · 11 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
550 ft · 30 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
540 ft · 24 sec · Taylor Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cantonment
Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 26,493 |
| Coordinates | 30.6085300, -87.3399800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cantonment (-87.33998, 30.60853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 840 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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