How far is Lakeland, FL from Hobe Sound, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Hobe Sound, FL is about 148 miles (238.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Hobe Sound.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Hobe Sound.
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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
58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 714: Stuart
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Southwest Martin Highway
3.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Martin Highway
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Continue on Southeast Indian Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Indian Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Federal Highway
9.4 mi · 15 min · Southeast Federal Highway
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Turn left onto Southeast Bridge Road
27 m · 4 sec · Southeast Bridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Bridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Hobe Sound.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
58.8 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakeland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobe Sound.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Hobe Sound?
The road trip is about 148 miles (238.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Lakeland and 74 miles from Hobe Sound.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakeland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobe Sound.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Hobe Sound. Straight-line distance: 130.09 mi (209.36 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 Hobe Sound
Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States
| Population | 11,521 |
| Coordinates | 27.0595000, -80.1364300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hobe Sound (-80.13643, 27.0595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.65 | $43.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.99 | $47.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.56 | $51.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.71 | $45.41 |
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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