How far is Lakeland, FL from Altamonte Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Altamonte Springs, FL is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.07 mi
01h 20m
Flight
55.74 mi
89.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.74 mi
Kilometers
89.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.07 mi
Kilometers
103.11 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altamonte Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:20 PM EDT
Return by in Lakeland
Wed, Apr 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeland
2026-04-15T14:59
Arrive Altamonte Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Celebration
FL

Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States

From Lakeland
32.1 mi
00h 40m
To Altamonte Springs
32 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Altamonte Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

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

    1039 ft · 31 sec · Lake Morton Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Massachusetts Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakeland Hills Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 4 East: Orlando

    1691 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 436: Altamonte Springs, Casselberry

    1904 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Altamonte Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Altamonte Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Maitland Avenue

    817 ft · 24 sec · Maitland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Orienta Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Orienta Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orienta Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
57.3 mi · 89%
Lakeland Hills Boulevard
3.59 mi · 6%
East Altamonte Drive
1.32 mi · 2%
South Massachusetts Avenue
1.04 mi · 2%
FL 436
0.36 mi · 1%
Lake Morton Drive
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

27 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celebration
00h 40m from Lakeland
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakeland and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Altamonte Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Altamonte Springs?

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Lakeland and 32 miles from Altamonte Springs.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeland and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Altamonte Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Celebration

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Celebration and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

27 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

41 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Altamonte Springs. Straight-line distance: 55.74 mi (89.7 km).

Lakeland

#1 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Altamonte Springs

#2 Altamonte Springs

A city in Seminole County, Florida.

Population43,799
Coordinates28.6611100, -81.3656200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
End: Altamonte Springs (-81.36562, 28.66111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $9.37
Round trip
$18.75
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.37 $18.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.39 $20.77
Premium $4.90 $11.06 $22.13
Diesel $4.35 $9.83 $19.66

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeland and Altamonte Springs. The current time is 14:59:46.

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.