How far is Coral Terrace, FL from Lakeland, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Terrace, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.87 mi
04h 43m
Flight
188.12 mi
302.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.12 mi
Kilometers
302.75 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.87 mi
Kilometers
360.28 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Coral Terrace
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Terrace
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Lakeland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coral Terrace
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Coral Terrace
112.1 mi
02h 21m
To Lakeland
111.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Terrace and Lakeland.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 26th Terrace

    96 m · 13 sec · Southwest 26th Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 68th Avenue

    781 ft · 26 sec · Southwest 68th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest 24th Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Southwest 24th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward SR 826 North

    988 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive

    1120 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    51 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    918 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    36.9 mi · 49 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1135 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bartow Road

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Lime Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · East Lime Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Lake Avenue

    82 m · 13 sec · South Lake Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    85 m · 12 sec · East Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 North
177 mi · 79%
SR 860
13.8 mi · 6%
Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 5%
Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 5%
Alligator Alley
6.39 mi · 3%
Palmetto Expressway
2.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 27 North

Continue straight

62.2 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
188.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
02h 21m from Coral Terrace
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coral Terrace and Partly Sunny near Lakeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Terrace to Lakeland?

The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Coral Terrace and 111.7 miles from Lakeland.

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

The direct path is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coral Terrace and Partly Sunny near Lakeland.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, 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 Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Terrace and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 188.12 mi (302.75 km).

Coral Terrace

#1 Coral Terrace

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population24,376
Coordinates25.7459300, -80.3045000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Lakeland

#2 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Terrace (-80.3045, 25.74593)
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.9 L · about $32.77
Round trip
$65.54
15.8 gal · 59.8 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.77 $65.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.31 $72.62
Premium $4.90 $38.68 $77.36
Diesel $4.35 $34.37 $68.73

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Coral Terrace and Lakeland. The current time is 05:45:32.

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.