How far is Lakeside, FL from Palm Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeside, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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 02h 53m.
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.
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and Palm Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Palm Bay.
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Start on Harden Road
68 m · 11 sec · Harden Road
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Turn right onto Parkside Avenue
103 m · 20 sec · Parkside Avenue
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Turn left onto Moody Avenue
928 ft · 27 sec · Moody Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peoria Road
1262 ft · 37 sec · Peoria Road
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Turn right onto College Drive
2562 ft · 54 sec · College Drive
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Turn right onto Blanding Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Daytona Beach
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltway
5.3 mi · 6 min · West Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
159.9 mi · 2 hr 52 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 Lakeside 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
160 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakeside and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeside to Palm Bay?
The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Daytona Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Lakeside and 90.8 miles from Palm Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.67 one way or $53.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakeside and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Daytona Beach
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 Daytona Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 161.35 mi (259.67 km).
#1 Lakeside
Small town in Navajo County
| Population | 30,943 |
| Coordinates | 30.1299600, -81.7681500 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $26.67 | $53.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.55 | $59.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.48 | $62.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.97 | $55.94 |
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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