How far is Lake Butler, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Butler and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler and Palm Bay.
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Start on the route
542 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Pine Street
630 ft · 29 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1705 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1331 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
23 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
124 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 6th Avenue
47 m · 5 sec · 6th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Conroy Windermere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Conroy Windermere Road
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Continue on Conroy Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Conroy Road
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Turn right onto Kirkman Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Kirkman Road
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Turn slight right
628 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
1277 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sand Lake Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · West Sand Lake Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
1.2 km · 1 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on Boggy Creek Road
611 ft · 14 sec · Boggy Creek Road
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Turn slight left onto Jetport Drive
109 m · 11 sec · Jetport Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 528 Toll East: Orlando International Airport
2114 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
32.7 mi · 36 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay
2022 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
30 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Butler and Palm Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Beachline Expressway
Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
32.7 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Butler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Butler to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Christmas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Lake Butler and 43.4 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Butler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Christmas
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 Christmas.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 66.33 mi (106.75 km).
#1 Lake Butler
City in Union County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,400 |
| Coordinates | 28.5016700, -81.5409100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.70 | $27.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.96 | $25.93 |
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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