How far is Palm Bay, FL from Lake Butler, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Lake Butler, FL is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
76.9 mi
01h 46m
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
76.9 mi
Kilometers
123.76 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Butler
Sat, May 30, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sat, May 30, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-05-30T19:24
Arrive Lake Butler
Sat, May 30, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Palm Bay
38.5 mi
00h 53m
To Lake Butler
38.5 mi
00h 53m

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
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Lake Butler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Lake Butler.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2517 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

    2565 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  10. 10

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

    848 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2828 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2625 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 435: Kirkman Road, International Drive

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 435 North: Kirkman Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Kirkman Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kirkman Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Conroy Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Conroy Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Conroy Windermere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Conroy Windermere Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East 6th Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    121 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1325 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1705 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    133 m · 19 sec · Pine Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Pine Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Pine Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    542 ft · 40 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Lake Butler.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 48%
Florida's Turnpike
14.5 mi · 19%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 5%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 5%
Bronson Highway
3.31 mi · 4%
13th Street
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Haven Avenue

Continue on New Haven Avenue

37 mi · 00h 45m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
00h 53m from Palm Bay
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Lake Butler?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Palm Bay and 38.5 miles from Lake Butler.

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 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Butler.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Lake Butler. Straight-line distance: 66.33 mi (106.75 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Butler

City in Union County, Florida, United States

Population15,400
Coordinates28.5016700, -81.5409100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Lake Butler (-81.54091, 28.50167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.46 $24.91
Premium $4.90 $13.27 $26.54
Diesel $4.35 $11.79 $23.58

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 Palm Bay and Lake Butler. The current time is 19:24:34.

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.