How far is Palm Bay, FL from Lakeside, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Lakeside, FL is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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.
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 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Lakeside.
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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
160.1 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltway
9.3 mi · 11 min · West Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 21: Blanding Boulevard, Collins Road
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 21: Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park Mall
3208 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 21 South: Youngerman Circle East, Orange Park Mall, South Blanding Boulevard, Argyle Forest Boulevard
102 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Blanding Boulevard
5 mi · 9 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Turn left onto College Drive
2614 ft · 1 min · College Drive
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Turn left onto Peoria Road
1305 ft · 43 sec · Peoria Road
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Turn left onto Moody Avenue
928 ft · 27 sec · Moody Avenue
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Turn right onto Parkside Avenue
103 m · 19 sec · Parkside Avenue
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Turn left onto Harden Road
68 m · 10 sec · Harden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Lakeside.
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
160 mi · 02h 53m
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 Partly Sunny near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Daytona Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Palm Bay and 91.2 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.75 one way or $53.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near Daytona Beach
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 Daytona Beach.
Daytona Beach, Florida
DeLand
Sanford
Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 161.35 mi (259.67 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 Lakeside
Small town in Navajo County
| Population | 30,943 |
| Coordinates | 30.1299600, -81.7681500 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-81.76815, 30.12996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $26.75 | $53.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.58 | $63.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.06 | $56.11 |
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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