Trip from Lakeside, 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

3h 27m

Distance

182.6 mi

294 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 15m ★

6 AM

3h 27m

8 AM

3h 52m

10 AM

3h 36m

12 PM

3h 33m

3 PM

3h 37m

5 PM

3h 50m

8 PM

3h 20m

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

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Lakeside, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Palm Bay, FL

Hetvi Patel

Trip Overview

This 182.3-mile journey from Lakeside to Palm Bay, Florida, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. You'll navigate primarily along local roads like Parkside Avenue, Moody Avenue, and Peoria Road, with no highway driving on this route. The estimated fuel cost is around $30, and with just one planned stop, it's an efficient trip. This drive offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience, making it a convenient option for a day trip within the state of Florida.

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

91.3 miles from Lakeside, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	159.9 mi	2h 52m
West Beltway	10.3 mi	11m
Blanding Boulevard	4.9 mi	8m
Palm Bay Road Northeast	4.3 mi	7m
College Drive	0.5 mi	<1m
Peoria Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Moody Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
Parkside Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 159.9 mi, about 2h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside, FL and Palm Bay, FL.

Start on Harden Road

222 ft · 11 sec · Harden Road

Turn right onto Parkside Avenue

339 ft · 20 sec · Parkside Avenue

Turn left onto Moody Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Moody Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Peoria Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Peoria Road

Turn right onto CR 224

0.5 mi · 53 sec · College Drive

Turn right onto FL 21

4.9 mi · 8 min · Blanding Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 295 South: Daytona Beach Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 295

5.3 mi · 6 min · West Beltway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

4.9 mi · 5 min · West Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 61A Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

160 mi · 2 hr 52 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

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

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.

Turn straight onto CR 516

4.3 mi · 7 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Palm Bay Road Northeast

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour 53-minute duration and 182.3-mile distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Consider departing in the morning to take advantage of lighter local traffic. With a fuel cost estimated at $30, you should have ample fuel for the journey, but checking your gauge before leaving Lakeside is always a good idea. Since there's only one recommended stop, you can easily adjust your pace. A key tip for this turn-heavy drive is to ensure your GPS is set up and functioning correctly before you depart, as frequent turns on local roads can be easy to miss without clear guidance.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 91.3 miles from Lakeside, FL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 159.9 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 40 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.3 miles or 1h 45m 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 48m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lakeside, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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 Lakeside, FL

This is one driving day of about 182.6 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Lakeside, 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 95 for about 159.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flagler Beach, FL

91 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Nocatee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Daytona Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.3 miles from Lakeside, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 159.9 miles.

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

Kava & Company - Mandarin

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19049003606

Visit website

Tetherball Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

2.1 mi

Ellianos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Orange Park, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19045414983

Visit website

PJ's Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Middleburg, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+19044137092

Visit website

Kava & Company - Mandarin

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19049003606

Visit website

Tetherball Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 13

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Coffee HouseCafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+19049037102

7 Brew Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Middleburg, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 13

Fruit Cove, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19044847585

Visit website

Florida Coffee Peddler

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 26.1

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16306187908

Visit website

Kinder Kafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 26.1

St Johns, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Whetstone Chocolates Store and Tasting Tour

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.1

St. Augustine, Florida

Hours: 9:45 am–5:30 pm

+19042170275

Visit website

Hampton Inn Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Middleburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Middleburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Middleburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Middleburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Bulow Creek State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 78.3

Ormond Beach, Florida

+13866764050

Visit website

Daytona International Speedway

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 91.3

Daytona Beach, Florida

+18007487467

Visit website

Taylor Park Rockledge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 156.5

Rockledge, Florida

+13216331874

Visit website

Escape U

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 39.1

St. Augustine, Florida

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19046870022

Visit website

Moccasin Slough Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fleming Island, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19042846378

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 178.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Peoria Road

At end of road, turn right onto Peoria Road

Navigation decision point

12.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 295 / West Beltway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / West Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

17 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 61A Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

177.9 mi into trip | ~3h 18m 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

178.3 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in

Continue toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.07 one way

$58.13 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$31.62	$63.23
premium	$4.72	$33.95	$67.91
diesel	$5.61	$40.32	$80.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.8	$19.17	$8.76
Efficient EV	45.7	$15.98	$7.30
EV Truck/SUV	73	$25.56	$11.69

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lakeside, FL

Late night in Lakeside on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Palm Bay, FL

Late night in Palm Bay on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

3h 27m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 56.7

Park Closure: Beach Access Ramp Closure

View on nps.gov

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour $15 near mile 37.8

View on nps.gov

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $25 near mile 125.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 182.3-mile route. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be on local roads for the entire duration, meaning you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not a significant factor here, as the profile indicates frequent turns and changes in direction. This type of drive requires consistent attention to navigation and speed adjustments, offering a different pace compared to interstate travel.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 159.9 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Beltway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Peoria Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Peoria Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (I 295 / West Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 182.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 159.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Palm Bay, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Lakeside, FL to Palm Bay, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Kava & Company - Mandarin

Ellianos Coffee

PJ's Coffee

Kava & Company - Mandarin

Tetherball Coffee

Coffee HouseCafe

7 Brew Coffee

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

Florida Coffee Peddler

Kinder Kafe

Whetstone Chocolates Store and Tasting Tour

Hampton Inn Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Bulow Creek State Park

Daytona International Speedway

Taylor Park Rockledge

Escape U

Moccasin Slough Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lakeside, FL

Palm Bay, FL

Same local time

20 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 27m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Canaveral National Seashore

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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Are there national parks near this route?

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