How far is Lakeland, FL from Atlantic Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162 miles (260.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Atlantic Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Atlantic Beach.
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Start on East Walnut Street
129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive
1039 ft · 31 sec · Lake Morton Drive
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Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Lakeland Hills Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 East: Orlando
1691 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
70 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
2806 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right onto East Beltway
4.4 mi · 5 min · East Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beaches
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Butler Boulevard
2.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Hodges Boulevard
1837 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Hodges Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · Hodges Boulevard
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Turn right onto Atlantic Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn left onto Seminole Road
1 km · 2 min · Seminole Road
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Turn right onto Plaza Street
1227 ft · 39 sec · Plaza Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Coast Drive
104 m · 15 sec · East Coast Drive
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Turn left onto 9th Street
29 m · 4 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Atlantic Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
70 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Lakeland and Sunny near Atlantic Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Atlantic Beach?
The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Port Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Lakeland and 98.1 miles from Atlantic Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162 miles (260.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.75 one way or $57.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near Atlantic Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Port Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Atlantic Beach. Straight-line distance: 162.01 mi (260.73 km).
#1 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 115,283 |
| Coordinates | 28.0394700, -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlantic Beach
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,846 |
| Coordinates | 30.3344100, -81.3987000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Beach (-81.3987, 30.33441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $28.75 | $57.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.85 | $63.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.15 | $60.29 |
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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