How far is Lakeland, FL from Delray Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Delray Beach, FL is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Delray Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Delray Beach.
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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
76.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter
2715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 806: Atlantic Avenue
1841 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 806 East: Atlantic Avenue
103 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Atlantic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Atlantic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Delray 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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
76.7 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delray Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Delray Beach?
The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Lakeland and 93.6 miles from Delray Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delray Beach.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
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 West Vero Corridor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Delray Beach. Straight-line distance: 158.68 mi (255.37 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 Delray Beach
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 69,577 |
| Coordinates | 26.4614600, -80.0728200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delray Beach (-80.07282, 26.46146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.36 | $64.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.75 | $57.51 |
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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