How far is Palm Bay, FL from Lockhart, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Lockhart, FL is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Lockhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Lockhart.
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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
5.6 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll: Orlando, Titusville
2279 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 408 West: Orlando
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
9 mi · 11 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 423: John Young Parkway
1417 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto John Young Parkway
3.5 mi · 6 min · John Young Parkway
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Turn straight onto 423 Lee Road, 441 Orange Blossom Trail
1446 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 423 Lee Road, 441 Orange Blossom Trail
70 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 423 Lee Road, 441 Orange Blossom Trail
76 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Orange Blossom Trail
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn left onto Rose Avenue
43 m · 10 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left
8 m · 2 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 Lockhart.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Lockhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Lockhart?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 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 41.3 miles from Palm Bay and 41.3 miles from Lockhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Palm Bay and Mostly Sunny near Lockhart.
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 Lockhart. Straight-line distance: 65.81 mi (105.91 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 Lockhart
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 13,060 |
| Coordinates | 28.6194400, -81.4425700 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lockhart (-81.44257, 28.61944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $12.07 | $24.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.25 | $28.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
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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