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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
4 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2517 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
2565 ft · 1 min
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bronson Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
848 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
14.5 mi · 16 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2828 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2625 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 435: Kirkman Road, International Drive
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 435 North: Kirkman Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Kirkman Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kirkman Road
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Turn left onto Conroy Road
1 mi · 2 min · Conroy Road
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Continue on Conroy Windermere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Conroy Windermere Road
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · East 6th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
121 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1325 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1705 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Street
133 m · 19 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Pine Street
59 m · 11 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right
542 ft · 40 sec
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.
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Winter Park
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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).
#1 Palm Bay
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 116,932 |
| Coordinates | 28.0344600, -80.5886600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Butler
City in Union County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,400 |
| Coordinates | 28.5016700, -81.5409100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Butler (-81.54091, 28.50167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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