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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.36 mi
01h 31m
Flight
66.33 mi
106.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.33 mi
Kilometers
106.75 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.36 mi
Kilometers
135.77 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Butler
Sat, May 30, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Butler
2026-05-30T18:34
Arrive Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Butler
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Christmas
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida, United States

From Lake Butler
40.9 mi
00h 45m
To Palm Bay
43.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    542 ft · 45 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    630 ft · 29 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1705 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1331 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    124 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 6th Avenue

    47 m · 5 sec · 6th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 6th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Conroy Windermere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Conroy Windermere Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Conroy Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Conroy Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kirkman Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kirkman Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    628 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1277 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Sand Lake Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · West Sand Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on McCoy Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · McCoy Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Boggy Creek Road

    611 ft · 14 sec · Boggy Creek Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Jetport Drive

    109 m · 11 sec · Jetport Drive

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward FL 528 Toll East: Orlando International Airport

    2114 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    32.7 mi · 36 min · Beachline Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beachline Expressway
32.7 mi · 39%
I 95 South
28.9 mi · 34%
West Sand Lake Road
5.61 mi · 7%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 5%
Kirkman Road
2.9 mi · 3%
Conroy Windermere Road
2.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christmas
00h 45m from Lake Butler
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Winter Park

33 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

40 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

47 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

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).

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#1 Lake Butler

City in Union County, Florida, United States

Population15,400
Coordinates28.5016700, -81.5409100
Altitude30
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: (-81.541399, 28.50069)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.27 L · about $12.36
Round trip
$24.72
5.96 gal · 22.54 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Butler and Palm Bay. The current time is 18:34:43.

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.