How far is Lakeland, FL from Coral Gables, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Coral Gables, FL is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Coral Gables.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Coral Gables.
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Start on East Walnut Street
85 m · 17 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
82 m · 16 sec · South Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lime Street
1878 ft · 56 sec · East Lime Street
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
148.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Dixie Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Coral Gables.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
149 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Gables.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Coral Gables?
The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Lakeland and 120.2 miles from Coral Gables.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Gables.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
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 Port Saint Lucie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Coral Gables. Straight-line distance: 190.75 mi (306.98 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 Coral Gables
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 49,130 |
| Coordinates | 25.7214900, -80.2683800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coral Gables (-80.26838, 25.72149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.07 | $78.13 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.62 | $83.23 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.97 | $73.95 |
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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