How far is Lynn Haven, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Lynn Haven, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 426.9 miles (687 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 341.4 miles (549.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
426.9 mi
06h 39m
Flight
341.37 mi
549.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
341.37 mi
Kilometers
549.38 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
426.9 mi
Kilometers
687.03 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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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 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn Haven
2026-04-23T03:04
Arrive Palm Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:40 PM to 3:10 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn Haven
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Lynn Haven
209.5 mi
03h 19m
To Palm Bay
217.4 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn Haven and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn Haven and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    53 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    3080 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    3 mi · 6 min · East 14th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.8 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn Haven and Palm Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
122 mi · 29%
I-75 South
108 mi · 25%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 9%
Florida's Turnpike
32 mi · 7%
Florida's Turnpike South
32 mi · 7%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.5 mi
341.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
03h 19m from Lynn Haven
Leave By
10:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lynn Haven 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 Lynn Haven to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 426.9 miles (687 km) and usually takes 06h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.5 miles from Lynn Haven and 217.4 miles from Palm Bay.

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

The direct path is about 341.4 miles (549.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.47 one way or $124.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lynn Haven and Palm Bay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynn Haven and Partly Sunny near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn Haven and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 341.37 mi (549.38 km).

Lynn Haven

#1 Lynn Haven

City in Bay County, Florida, United States

Population20,231
Coordinates30.2454800, -85.6482600
Altitude4
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: East 9th Street (-85.648263, 30.245304)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 687 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.06 gal
57.02 L · about $62.47
Round trip
$124.94
30.12 gal · 114.04 L
Estimated CO2
133.8 kg one way
Round trip: 267.7 kg / 590 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $62.47 $124.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $69.22 $138.43
Premium $4.90 $73.73 $147.47
Diesel $4.35 $65.51 $131.02

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lynn Haven, FL and Palm Bay, FL. The current time in Lynn Haven is 03:04:36, although it is 04:04:36 in Palm Bay.

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.