How far is Palm Bay, FL from Lake Mary, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Lake Mary, FL is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 41m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Lake Mary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Lake Mary.
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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
28.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
1279 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25.7 mi · 28 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
11.3 mi · 12 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Continue on Seminole Expressway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Seminole Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 427: Orlando Sanford International Airport, Lake Mary Boulevard
1635 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on FL 417 Toll North
945 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto East Lake Mary Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Mary Boulevard
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Continue on West Lake Mary Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Lake Mary Boulevard
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Turn right onto Palmetto Street
913 ft · 40 sec · Palmetto Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Lake Mary.
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 North
Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 00h 30m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Lake Mary?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Christmas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Palm Bay and 43.2 miles from Lake Mary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.65 one way or $25.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mary.
Stop Ideas Near Christmas
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 Christmas.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Lake Mary. Straight-line distance: 66.85 mi (107.59 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 Mary
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,486 |
| Coordinates | 28.7588800, -81.3178400 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Mary (-81.31784, 28.75888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.27 | $26.53 |
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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