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Trip from Palm Bay, FL to Lake Mary, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

86.5 mi

139 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

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

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Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Palm Bay, FL

Hetvi Patel

city in Seminole County, Florida, United States

Lake Mary, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Palm Bay, FL to Lake Mary, FL covers 86.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Beachline Expressway, Central Florida GreeneWay for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

43.2 miles from Palm Bay, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 28.3 mi 30m
Beachline Expressway 25.7 mi 27m
Central Florida GreeneWay 11.3 mi 12m
Seminole Expressway 11.1 mi 11m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 4 mi 7m
West Lake Mary Boulevard 1.9 mi 3m
East Lake Mary Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
Palmetto Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 28.3 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

4.0 mi · 7 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast
2

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
3

Merge onto I 95

28 mi · 30 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 205AB Toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando Use the slight right lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Exit 205B Toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto FL 528

26 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 16 Toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto FL 417 Toll

11 mi · 12 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on FL 417 Toll

11 mi · 11 min · Seminole Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 49 Toward CR 427: Orlando Sanford International Airport, Lake Mary Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · this road
Toward FL 417 Toll North Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto East Lake Mary Boulevard

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Mary Boulevard
15

Continue on West Lake Mary Boulevard

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Lake Mary Boulevard
16

Turn right onto Palmetto Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Palmetto Street
17

Arrive at destination

Palmetto Street

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.2 miles from Palm Bay, FL, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 19 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.2 miles or 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 25m

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

Before You Leave

+

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Palm Bay, FL

This is one driving day of about 86.5 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Palm Bay, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 28.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Conway, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, FL

43 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

Viera West, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Saint John, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.2 miles from Palm Bay, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.8 and 59.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
32.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205AB Toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orl...
8
33 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 528 West Toll: Orlando
9
33.3 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 205B Toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
8
59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

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 16 Toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sa...
8
59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.38 one way

$26.75 round trip

$3.93/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.30 $14.65 $29.30
premium $4.63 $15.75 $31.51
diesel $5.60 $19.07 $38.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26 0 $9.08 $4.15
Efficient EV 21.6 0 $7.57 $3.46
EV Truck/SUV 34.6 0 $12.11 $5.54

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 Aug 31, 2026

Origin

Palm Bay, FL

Late night in Palm Bay on Friday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ENE 0 to 10 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 6:02PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 5:41PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Lake Mary, FL

Late night in Lake Mary on Friday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

NE 0 to 10 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 6:02PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 5:41PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

91°F

Conway, FL

43 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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 41m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Canaveral National Seashore

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...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour $25 near mile 38.8
Caution: Beat the Heat
Caution: Rip Currents and Rough Surf
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

86.5 mi in 1h 41m, mostly highway — 28.3 mi of that is on I 95.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Beachline Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

90 ft 13 ft

Total Climb

146 ft

Total Descent

99 ft

Highest Point

90 ft

~61.8 mi in

Elevation Range

77 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Palm Bay, FL and Lake Mary, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Tampa, Disney World and Sanford.

Orlando

32.8 mi in | ~39m

Tampa

59.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

Disney World

59.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

Sanford

59.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

About the Cities

Starting in Palm Bay, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1960

Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County, with a population of over 115,000 in 2019. It is the core of the Palm Bay Metropolitan Area.

Arriving in Lake Mary, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1973

Lake Mary is a city in Seminole County, Florida. It is a part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 86.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Lake Mary, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Mary, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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