How far is Palm Bay, FL from Lakes by the Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Lakes by the Bay, FL is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Lakes by the Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Lakes by the Bay.
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Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast
2.5 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Malabar Road
2127 ft · 40 sec · Malabar Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
892 ft · 27 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami
2299 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.9 mi · 40 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 216th Street
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 216th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 216th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 97th Avenue
61 m · 6 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue
1284 ft · 37 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 212th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 212th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 85th Avenue
849 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 85th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 210th Street
57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Continue on Southwest 210th Street
81 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 210th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Lakes by the Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Lakes by the Bay?
The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Palm Bay and 97.1 miles from Lakes by the Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.50 one way or $56.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens
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 Palm Beach Gardens.
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Deerfield Beach
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Lakes by the Bay. Straight-line distance: 170.89 mi (275.02 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 Lakes by the Bay
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,422 |
| Coordinates | 25.5723300, -80.3253300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakes by the Bay (-80.32533, 25.57233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $28.50 | $56.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.57 | $63.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.64 | $67.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.88 | $59.77 |
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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