How far is Lake Wales, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Wales, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Wales and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wales and Palm Bay.
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Start on the route
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
30 m · 12 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Scenic Highway
1967 ft · 50 sec · South Scenic Highway
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Turn slight left onto East Polk Avenue
68 m · 10 sec · East Polk Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1099 ft · 48 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Palm Avenue
1019 ft · 45 sec · Palm Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Palm Avenue
78 m · 7 sec · Palm Avenue
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Merge slight left
69.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue straight
1820 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2121 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
25.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Malabar Road
2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road
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Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast
2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast
2 mi · 4 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 Wales and Palm Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Palm Avenue
Merge slight left
69.5 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Wales and Mostly Sunny then 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 Wales to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Lake Wales and 53.2 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Wales and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wales and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 61.55 mi (99.05 km).
#1 Lake Wales
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.9014100, -81.5859100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.91 | $33.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
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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