How far is Cypress Lake, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Cypress Lake, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
188.22 mi
03h 19m
Flight
131.02 mi
210.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.02 mi
Kilometers
210.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.22 mi
Kilometers
302.91 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sun, May 3, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Cypress Lake
Sun, May 3, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cypress Lake
2026-05-03T17:05
Arrive Palm Bay
Sun, May 3, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cypress Lake
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
Buckhead Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida

From Cypress Lake
90.2 mi
01h 39m
To Palm Bay
98.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Lake and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Myerlee Country Club Boulevard

    106 m · 21 sec · Myerlee Country Club Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Winkler Road

    2692 ft · 1 min · Winkler Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cypress Lake Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cypress Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summerlin Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Summerlin Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Boy Scout Drive

    3109 ft · 1 min · Boy Scout Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Fowler Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Colonial Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Colonial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    109 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Park Street

    31.3 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 24%
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 18%
Park Street
31.3 mi · 17%
Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi · 13%
North Bridge Street
7.73 mi · 4%
I 75 North
4.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

44 mi · 00h 47m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckhead Ridge
01h 39m from Cypress Lake
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cypress Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cypress Lake to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Buckhead Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Cypress Lake and 98.1 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.54 one way or $55.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cypress Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Buckhead Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buckhead Ridge, 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 Buckhead Ridge.

RAIL

Okeechobee

15 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

67 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

95 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

109 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cypress Lake and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 131.02 mi (210.85 km).

Cypress Lake

#1 Cypress Lake

Census designated place

Population11,846
Coordinates26.5381300, -81.8992500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Palm Bay

#2 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Myerlee Country Club Boulevard (-81.899257, 26.53853)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.14 L · about $27.54
Round trip
$55.09
13.28 gal · 50.28 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.54 $55.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.52 $61.03
Premium $4.90 $32.51 $65.02
Diesel $4.35 $28.88 $57.77

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

There is no time difference between Cypress Lake and Palm Bay. The current time is 17:05:21.

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.