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Trip from Egypt Lake-Leto, FL to Palm Bay, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

136.3 mi

219 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Egypt Lake-Leto, FL, FL

Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Palm Bay, FL

Hetvi Patel

Trip Overview

This 142.2-mile drive from Egypt Lake-Leto, FL to Palm Bay, FL is perfectly suited for a single day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes to complete. You'll navigate through familiar Florida landscapes, primarily using local roads like West Broad Street and North Dale Mabry Highway. With no highway driving involved, expect a more local feel throughout your journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $24, making it an economical option. This route is designed for a leisurely pace, allowing for flexibility and the enjoyment of the drive without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

68.1 miles from Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 53.7 mi 58m
Bronson Highway 37.2 mi 46m
West Hillsborough Avenue 8.2 mi 14m
Osceola Parkway 7.1 mi 10m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 4.3 mi 7m
Southern Connector Extension 4.2 mi 5m
Florida's Turnpike 3.5 mi 3m
I 95 3.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 53.7 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Egypt Lake-Leto, FL and Palm Bay, FL.

1

Start on North Church Avenue

437 ft · 24 sec · North Church Avenue
2

Turn left onto West Broad Street

465 ft · 18 sec · West Broad Street
3

Turn right onto FL 580

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
4

Turn slight right onto FL 580

0.2 mi · 17 sec · FL 580
5

Keep slight left at fork

142 ft · 5 sec
Use the left lane.
6

Turn left onto FL 580

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Hillsborough Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on US 92

7.8 mi · 14 min · West Hillsborough Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on US 92

1.5 mi · 2 min · Hillsborough Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
10

Merge onto I 4

54 mi · 58 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 16 sec
Exit 62 Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on FL 417 Toll

4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension
Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 3 Toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto CR 522

7.1 mi · 10 min · Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on CR 522

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
16

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
17

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

3.5 mi · 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 244 Toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

177 ft · 6 sec
Toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
20

Turn left onto US 192; US 441

3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on US 192; US 441

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
22

Continue on US 192; US 441

2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
23

Continue on US 192; US 441

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
24

Continue on US 192; US 441

34 mi · 40 min · Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
25

Continue on US 192

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 192
26

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
27

Merge onto I 95

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 95
28

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay Use the slight right lane.
29

Continue on this road

99 ft · 4 sec · this road
Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road Use the left / right lanes.
30

Turn straight onto CR 516

4.3 mi · 7 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
31

Arrive at destination

Palm Bay Road Northeast

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 38 minute duration, starting your journey in Egypt Lake-Leto, FL mid-morning is ideal, allowing you to reach Palm Bay, FL with ample daylight. Since this is a single-day trip with a manageable distance of 142.2 miles, you can be flexible with your departure time. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive and refuel if needed, keeping the estimated $24 fuel cost in mind. Pay close attention to your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent changes in direction on roads like West Broad Street and North Dale Mabry Highway.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.1 miles from Egypt Lake-Leto, FL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.1 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Bay, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Egypt Lake-Leto, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

This is one driving day of about 136.3 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Egypt Lake-Leto, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 53.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lake Butler, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Butler, FL

68 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Lake Butler, FL to Palm Bay, FL

81.8 mi · 1h 46m

Pacing Suggestions

Lakeland, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Butler, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.1 miles from Egypt Lake-Leto, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Foxtail Coffee & Kelly’s Ice Cream - Celebration at 192

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kissimmee, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 68.1

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+14076760211

Visit website

CoffeeMe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

2.2 mi

Castro's Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Polk City, Florida

2.4 mi

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.9

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.9

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Celebration

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.1

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14072719145

Visit website

XO Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 68.1

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14075075607

Visit website

Foxtail Coffee & Kelly’s Ice Cream - Celebration at 192

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 68.1

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+14076760211

Visit website

CoffeeMe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+18139308082

Visit website

Castro's Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.7

Polk City, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524670378

Visit website

The Lab Coffee - Heights

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18138436588

Visit website

World of Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–9 pm

+14072399262

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.7

Temple Terrace, Florida

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18132846137

Visit website

Lunar Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.7

Temple Terrace, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Socotra Yemeni Coffee & Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.7

Temple Terrace, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18137907444

Visit website

Cracker Country

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9.7

Tampa, Florida

+18136274225

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 77.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Dinosaur World

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 19.5

Plant City, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18137179865

Visit website

Disney's Hollywood Studios

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68.1

Bay Lake, Florida

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14079395277

Visit website

Wallaby Ranch

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 58.4

Davenport, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+18635574600

Visit website

Disney’s Boardwalk

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 68.1

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14079395277

Visit website

Epps Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18132745161

Visit website

The Land

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 68.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14079395277

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 131.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
9
65.4 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 62 Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Cel...
8
69.8 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3 Toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Cent...
8
82.7 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Take the exit toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 244 Toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud
7
131.6 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward CR 516: Palm Bay

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.70 one way

$43.39 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $23.60 $47.20
premium $4.72 $25.34 $50.69
diesel $5.61 $30.09 $60.19

Estimated Tolls: $0.25

Florida's Turnpike (3.5 mi) $0.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.9 0 $14.31 $6.54
Efficient EV 34.1 0 $11.93 $5.45
EV Truck/SUV 54.5 0 $19.08 $8.72

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

Morning in Egypt Lake-Leto on Sunday

Local time

9:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Palm Bay, FL

Morning in Palm Bay on Sunday

Local time

9:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Lake Butler, FL

68 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

15 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 55m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is decidedly turn-heavy, indicating a route that winds through local communities rather than straight stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be experiencing a true local road experience for the entire 142.2 miles. This suggests a drive where you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. While there isn't a defined longest stretch, the nature of this route implies a continuous flow through varied local environments, rather than monotonous stretches.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.7 mi on I 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 136.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Egypt Lake-Leto, FL and Palm Bay, FL, road signs point toward Disney World, Celebration, Gaylord Convention Center, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and ​Us 441: Kissimmee - among others.

Disney World

65.4 mi in | ~1h 18m

Celebration

65.4 mi in | ~1h 18m

Gaylord Convention Center

69.8 mi in | ~1h 24m

Miami

78.7 mi in | ~1h 38m

Florida's Turnpike Toll South

78.7 mi in | ~1h 38m

​Us 441: Kissimmee

82.7 mi in | ~1h 43m

​Saint Cloud

82.7 mi in | ~1h 43m

Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

83.3 mi in | ~1h 44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 136.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 53.7 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.25 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Palm Bay, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palm Bay, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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