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

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Gonzalez, FL is about 516.9 miles (831.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 08m 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
516.84 mi
09h 34m
Flight
440.4 mi
708.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
440.4 mi
Kilometers
708.76 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
516.84 mi
Kilometers
831.77 km
Drive Time
09h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gonzalez
Sun, May 3, 4:27 PM CDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Mon, May 4, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-05-03T07:53
Arrive Gonzalez
Sun, May 3, 5:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:34 PM to 4:04 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
4:52 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
258.3 mi
04h 47m
To Gonzalez
258.5 mi
04h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    285.8 mi · 5 hr 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,

    800 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard

    1700 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Pensacola Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South Highway 29

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 29

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Tate School Road

    38 m · 10 sec · Tate School Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Palafox Road

    1415 ft · 28 sec · North Palafox Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Chemstrand Road

    1170 ft · 31 sec · Old Chemstrand Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
286 mi · 55%
Florida's Turnpike
171 mi · 33%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 7%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 1%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 1%
Pensacola Boulevard
3.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

286 mi · 05h 07m

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 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.5 mi
440.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 47m from Palm Bay
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Gonzalez.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 516.9 miles (831.8 km) and usually takes 09h 34m 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 258.3 miles from Palm Bay and 258.5 miles from Gonzalez.

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

The direct path is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.5 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 $75.66 one way or $151.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.1 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 Gonzalez, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palm Bay and Sunny near Gonzalez.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Gonzalez. Straight-line distance: 440.4 mi (708.76 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

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

#2 Gonzalez

Census designated place

Population13,273
Coordinates30.5815800, -87.2913600
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Gonzalez (-87.29136, 30.58158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 832 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.24 gal
69.04 L · about $75.66
Round trip
$151.32
36.48 gal · 138.08 L
Estimated CO2
162.1 kg one way
Round trip: 324.2 kg / 715 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $75.66 $151.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $83.83 $167.66
Premium $4.90 $89.30 $178.61
Diesel $4.35 $79.34 $158.69

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 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Palm Bay, FL and Gonzalez, FL. The current time in Palm Bay is 07:53:23, although it is 06:53:23 in Gonzalez.

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.