How far is Lauderdale Lakes, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.31 mi
02h 20m
Flight
131.17 mi
211.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.17 mi
Kilometers
211.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.31 mi
Kilometers
233.85 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lauderdale Lakes
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lauderdale Lakes
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lauderdale Lakes
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
Stuart
FL

City in Florida

From Lauderdale Lakes
71.6 mi
01h 10m
To Palm Bay
73.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lauderdale Lakes and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale Lakes and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 44th Terrace

    67 m · 12 sec · Northwest 44th Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 33rd Street

    604 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 33rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest 43rd Avenue

    1225 ft · 56 sec · Northwest 43rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest 36th Street

    580 ft · 26 sec · Northwest 36th Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Northwest 37th Street

    135 m · 21 sec · Northwest 37th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Road 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 7

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard

    2290 ft · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike

    592 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

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

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lauderdale Lakes 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
89.3 mi · 61%
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 31%
Babcock Street Northeast
2.53 mi · 2%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
2.02 mi · 1%
State Road 7
1.07 mi · 1%
FL 70
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

89.3 mi · 01h 39m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuart
01h 10m from Lauderdale Lakes
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lauderdale Lakes 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 Lauderdale Lakes to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Stuart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Lauderdale Lakes and 73.8 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lauderdale Lakes and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Stuart

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

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

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West Palm Beach

57 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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Delray Beach

84 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

99 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lauderdale Lakes and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 131.17 mi (211.09 km).

Lauderdale Lakes

#1 Lauderdale Lakes

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

Population36,769
Coordinates26.1664700, -80.2083800
Altitude2
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: Northwest 44th Terrace (-80.208373, 26.16647)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $21.28
Round trip
$42.56
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.28 $42.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.58 $47.15
Premium $4.90 $25.12 $50.23
Diesel $4.35 $22.32 $44.63

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lauderdale Lakes and Palm Bay. The current time is 04:27:50.

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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.