How far is Palm Bay, FL from East Milton, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to East Milton, FL is about 495.3 miles (797.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 426.4 miles (686.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 09h 08m.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and East Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and East Milton.
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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
267.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 89: Milton
1109 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Ward Basin Road
2 mi · 4 min · Ward Basin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ward Basin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and East Milton.
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
268 mi · 04h 47m
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 Patchy Fog near East Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to East Milton?
The road trip is about 495.3 miles (797.1 km) and usually takes 09h 08m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.5 miles from Palm Bay and 247.9 miles from East Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 426.4 miles (686.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 EST. 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 $67.02 one way or $134.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.3 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 East Milton, 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 Patchy Fog near East Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and East Milton. Straight-line distance: 426.47 mi (686.34 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 East Milton
East Milton is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6151900, -87.0216300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Milton (-87.02163, 30.61519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 797 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $67.02 | $134.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $75.51 | $151.03 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $81.51 | $163.02 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $103.85 | $207.70 |
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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