Origin
Cutler, FL
Afternoon in Cutler on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cutler, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
194.6 mi
313 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutler, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Palm Bay, FL
Hetvi Patel
Trip Overview
The drive from Cutler, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 194.6 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Cutler Road, Southwest 152nd Street, Southwest 77th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.3 miles from Cutler, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 194.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 194.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Cutler Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cutler, FL to Palm Bay, FL is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cutler, FL to Palm Bay, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Cutler Road | — | — |
| Southwest 152nd Street | — | — |
| Southwest 77th Avenue | — | — |
| Southwest 104th Street | — | — |
| South Dixie Highway | — | — |
| Palmetto Expressway | — | — |
| Express Lanes | — | — |
| SR 860 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Old Cutler Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutler, FL and Palm Bay, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 168th Street
66 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest 168th Street
2
Turn left onto Old Cutler Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Cutler Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 152nd Street
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest 152nd Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 152nd Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southwest 152nd Street
5
Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest 77th Avenue
6
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
410 ft
·
18 sec
·
Southwest 104th Street
7
Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Express Lanes
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
11
Merge slight right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
13
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
14
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
15
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
105 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
17
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
18
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 95
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Daytona Beach
21
Merge slight left
44 mi
·
47 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
23
Turn right onto Malabar Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Malabar Road
24
Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Babcock Street Northeast
25
Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.3 miles from Cutler, FL, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.3 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Bay, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cutler, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cutler, FL
This is one driving day of about 194.6 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Cutler, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.3 mi from Cutler, FL · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.3 miles from Cutler, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Palm Bay, FL
The final approach into Palm Bay, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Palm Bay, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.98 one way
$61.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $33.69 | $67.39 |
| premium | $4.72 | $36.18 | $72.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.97 | $85.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.43 | $9.34 |
| Efficient EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.03 | $7.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.24 | $12.45 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Palm Bay, FL
Afternoon in Palm Bay on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cutler, FL to Palm Bay, FL covers 194.6 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Cutler Road, Southwest 152nd Street, Southwest 77th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.3 miles from Cutler, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cutler, FL to Palm Bay, FL is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cutler, FL to Palm Bay, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cutler, FL to Palm Bay, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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