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

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Cutler Bay, FL is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.38 mi
03h 44m
Flight
170.41 mi
274.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.41 mi
Kilometers
274.25 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.38 mi
Kilometers
311.22 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cutler Bay
Sat, May 30, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 9:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-05-30T14:19
Arrive Cutler Bay
Sat, May 30, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palm Beach Gardens
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Palm Bay
96.9 mi
01h 52m
To Cutler Bay
96.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2127 ft · 40 sec · Malabar Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    892 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami

    2299 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    34.6 mi · 40 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street

    55 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Caribbean Boulevard

    1 mi · 3 min · Caribbean Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Caribbean Boulevard

    22 m · 2 sec · Caribbean Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Caribbean Boulevard

    2031 ft · 1 min · Caribbean Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest 200th Street

    2547 ft · 1 min · Southwest 200th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Franjo Road

    1187 ft · 39 sec · Franjo Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Cutler Road

    731 ft · 18 sec · Old Cutler Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    23 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 54%
I 95 South
44 mi · 23%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.8 mi · 18%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.54 mi · 1%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
Caribbean Boulevard
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
170.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
01h 52m from Palm Bay
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palm Bay and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cutler Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Palm Bay and 96.4 miles from Cutler Bay.

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

The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.29 one way or $56.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palm Bay and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cutler Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach Gardens.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

14 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

41 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Cutler Bay. Straight-line distance: 170.41 mi (274.25 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Cutler Bay

#2 Cutler Bay

Incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population43,203
Coordinates25.5783000, -80.3377000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Cutler Bay (-80.3377, 25.5783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.83 L · about $28.29
Round trip
$56.58
13.64 gal · 51.66 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.29 $56.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.34 $62.69
Premium $4.90 $33.39 $66.78
Diesel $4.35 $29.67 $59.33

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Cutler Bay. The current time is 14:19:52.

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.