How far is Lakeland, FL from Fruit Cove, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Fruit Cove, FL is about 182.7 miles (294 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Volusia County, Florida, US
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Fruit Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Fruit Cove.
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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
66.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
1804 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
2457 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Russell Sampson Road
1962 ft · 41 sec · Russell Sampson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Russell Sampson Road
49 m · 4 sec · Russell Sampson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Russell Sampson Road
2 mi · 4 min · Russell Sampson Road
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Turn right onto Saint Johns Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Johns Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Track Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Race Track Road
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Continue on Fruit Cove Road North
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road North
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Turn right onto Oakvale Road
1660 ft · 1 min · Oakvale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakvale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Fruit Cove.
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
66.3 mi · 01h 12m
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 Fruit Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Fruit Cove?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Lake Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Lakeland and 91.2 miles from Fruit Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.75 one way or $53.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 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 Fruit Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Helen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Fruit Cove. Straight-line distance: 144.34 mi (232.29 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 Fruit Cove
Census designated place
| Population | 29,362 |
| Coordinates | 30.1110700, -81.6417600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruit Cove (-81.64176, 30.11107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $26.75 | $53.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.58 | $63.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.06 | $56.11 |
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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