How far is Bloomingdale, FL from Lakeland, FL?

The driving distance from Bloomingdale, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.83 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.39 mi
32.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.83 mi
Kilometers
43.18 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeland
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomingdale
Sat, May 30, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomingdale
2026-05-30T10:10
Arrive Lakeland
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomingdale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plant City
FL

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

From Bloomingdale
13.4 mi
00h 22m
To Lakeland
13.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomingdale and Lakeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale and Lakeland.

  1. 1

    Start on Bloomingdale Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bloomingdale Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pearson Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pearson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Mulrennan Road

    2 mi · 5 min · South Mulrennan Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto James L Redman Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · James L Redman Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Alexander Street

    56 m · 3 sec · East Alexander Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on East Alexander Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Alexander Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jim Johnson Road

    2420 ft · 43 sec · Jim Johnson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Park Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Park Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on New Tampa Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · New Tampa Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on George Jenkins Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · George Jenkins Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sloan Avenue

    149 m · 11 sec · Sloan Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Beulah Drive

    45 m · 3 sec · Lake Beulah Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Beulah Drive

    657 ft · 14 sec · Lake Beulah Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Lemon Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Lemon Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Iowa Avenue

    1034 ft · 38 sec · South Iowa Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive

    727 ft · 23 sec · Lake Morton Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomingdale and Lakeland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Tampa Highway
4.18 mi · 16%
James L Redman Parkway
3.54 mi · 13%
South Mulrennan Road
2.03 mi · 8%
South Park Road
1.53 mi · 6%
George Jenkins Boulevard
1.21 mi · 5%
East Alexander Street
1.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

6.54 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plant City
00h 22m from Bloomingdale
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomingdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomingdale to Lakeland?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Bloomingdale and 13.4 miles from Lakeland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomingdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeland.

Stop Ideas Near Plant City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plant City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plant City.

RAIL

Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Winter Haven

37 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.82 km).

Bloomingdale

#1 Bloomingdale

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population22,711
Coordinates27.8936400, -82.2403700
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Lakeland

#2 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomingdale (-82.24037, 27.89364)
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.94
Round trip
$7.88
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.94 $7.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.73
Premium $4.90 $4.65 $9.30
Diesel $4.35 $4.13 $8.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomingdale and Lakeland. The current time is 10:10:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.