How far is Auburndale, FL from Lake Alfred, FL?
The driving distance from Auburndale, FL to Lake Alfred, FL is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburndale and Lake Alfred.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburndale and Lake Alfred.
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Start on North Bartow Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · North Bartow Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1068 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Bridgers Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Bridgers Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Haines Boulevard East
2018 ft · 2 min · Haines Boulevard East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Haines Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburndale and Lake Alfred.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
3.81 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburndale and Mostly Sunny near Lake Alfred.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburndale to Lake Alfred?
The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winter Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Auburndale and 2.7 miles from Lake Alfred.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburndale and Mostly Sunny near Lake Alfred.
Stop Ideas Near Winter Haven
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 Winter Haven.
Winter Haven
Lakeland
Lakeland
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburndale and Lake Alfred. Straight-line distance: 4.39 mi (7.06 km).
#1 Auburndale
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,204 |
| Coordinates | 28.0653000, -81.7886900 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Alfred
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 6,331 |
| Coordinates | 28.0919600, -81.7234100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Haines Boulevard (-81.72341, 28.091873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $0.83 | $1.65 |
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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