Trip from Palm Bay, FL to Callaway, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 7m

Distance

419.8 mi

676 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$67

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

7h 59m ★

6 AM

8h 8m

8 AM

8h 24m

10 AM

8h 13m

12 PM

8h 12m

3 PM

8h 14m

5 PM

8h 23m

8 PM

8h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Palm Bay, FL

Hetvi Patel

Callaway, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Palm Bay to Callaway covers 419.8 miles across the state of Florida, a journey that typically takes about 8 hours and 7 minutes. While technically possible to complete in a single long day, splitting this trip over 2 days is highly recommended to manage fatigue. Your route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10, making it a very efficient path between the two regions. Budgeting approximately $70 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Ultimately, this drive is a practical, highway-focused transit rather than a leisurely backroads tour, so plan your schedule to account for the significant time spent behind the wheel.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

209.9 miles from Palm Bay, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	121.8 mi	2h 10m
I 75	106.9 mi	1h 54m
Florida's Turnpike	64.1 mi	1h 8m
New Haven Avenue	37 mi	44m
FL 20	28.4 mi	39m
Bristol Highway	17.7 mi	23m
US 231	16.1 mi	20m
Star Avenue	6.7 mi	10m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 121.8 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay, FL and Callaway, FL.

Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

4.0 mi · 7 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

Merge onto I 95

3.6 mi · 3 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 180 Toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 192

37 mi · 44 min · New Haven Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 192; US 441

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

Continue on US 192; US 441

2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

Continue on US 192; US 441

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

Continue on US 192; US 441

3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

122 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 174 Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

366 ft · 11 sec

Toward FL `12 South: Greensboro

Turn straight onto FL 12

2.4 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

Continue on FL 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Selman Street

Turn left onto FL 12

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Green Avenue

Continue on FL 12

18 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

At end of road, turn right onto FL 20

28 mi · 39 min · FL 20

Turn left onto US 231

16 mi · 20 min · US 231

Turn left onto CR 2293; CR 2315

6.7 mi · 10 min · Star Avenue

Turn right onto FL 22

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Wewa Highway

Arrive at destination

FL 22

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 8-hour journey, plan for at least 2 strategic stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Leaving Palm Bay early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential congestion on the turnpike and to ensure you arrive in Callaway before dark. Since your fuel budget is roughly $70, keep an eye on your gauge during the 121.8-mile stretch on I-10, as gas station availability can vary between exits. If you decide to split the trip, look for a midpoint hotel along the I-75 or I-10 corridor to keep your second day of driving manageable. Prioritizing these breaks will keep you alert and help you maintain a steady pace throughout the entire 419.8-mile transit.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 209.9 miles from Palm Bay, FL, or about 4h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 92 miles or 1h 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 209.9 miles or 4h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 209.9 miles or 4h

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Callaway, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Palm Bay, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Palm Bay, FL

Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Callaway, FL

Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Palm Bay, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 121.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Gainesville, FL

210 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Gainesville, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

210 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 210 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Clermont, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 209.9 miles from Palm Bay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 210 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Live Oak, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 4h 39m in / 3h 29m to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13862194646

Visit website

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Opus Coffee - UF Health Springhill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gainesville, Florida

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 3h 29m in / 4h 39m to go 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+13522268512

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Live Oak, Florida

1.5 mi

The Mission Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gainesville, Florida

1.9 mi

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13862194646

Visit website

Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+13863300320

Visit website

Sandy's Cafe & Bakery Inc

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13863623875

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

CYM Coffee Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13522245101

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route

Midway, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13523523155

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+13523955633

Visit website

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13523955381

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

+13529552008

Visit website

Possum Creek Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

+13523345067

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 347 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 180 Toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

117.5 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala

224.7 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

224.9 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

347 mi into trip | ~6h 27m in

Take the exit toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 174 Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$66.82 one way

$133.64 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 147 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$72.69	$145.38
premium	$4.72	$78.06	$156.12
diesel	$5.61	$92.69	$185.37

Estimated Tolls: $4.47

Florida's Turnpike (63.8 mi) $4.47

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$67

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$201–$311

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 146.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	125.9	1	$44.08	$20.15
Efficient EV	105	1	$36.73	$16.79
EV Truck/SUV	167.9	2	$58.77	$26.87

Gas CO2

147 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Palm Bay, FL

Late night in Palm Bay on Tuesday

Local time

4:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Clear

E 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Callaway, FL

Late night in Callaway on Tuesday

Local time

3:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

SSE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 7m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 81% of your travel occurs on major highways. The road's personality is defined by consistent momentum and long-distance cruising, particularly during the longest stretch of 121.8 miles on I-10. You will transition from the busier turnpike corridors into the more open stretches of the Florida Panhandle. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the environment is functional and efficient, designed for moving you from point A to point B without unnecessary deviations. Staying focused is key, as the monotony of long, straight highway miles can set in quickly as you progress through the state.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 121.8 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 419.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Palm Bay, FL and Callaway, FL, road signs point toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala, Tallahassee and Greensboro - among others.

Ocala

52.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

Miami

52.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

Florida's Turnpike Toll

52.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

53 mi in | ~1h 11m

Tallahassee

224.7 mi in | ~4h 15m

Greensboro

347 mi in | ~6h 27m

Fl `12 South: Greensboro

347.3 mi in | ~6h 28m

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 121.8 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 210 miles on day one.

Expect about $4.47 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 37 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Callaway, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Callaway, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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