How far is Lakeland, FL from Maitland, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Maitland, FL is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Maitland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Maitland.
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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
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 423: Lee Road
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 423 East
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Turn left onto North Orlando Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Orlando Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Maitland.
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 4 East
Merge slight left
27 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Partly Sunny near Maitland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Maitland?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Lakeland and 30.8 miles from Maitland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.00 one way or $18.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakeland and Partly Sunny near Maitland.
Stop Ideas Near Loughman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.
Kissimmee
Winter Haven
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Maitland. Straight-line distance: 54.08 mi (87.04 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 Maitland
City in Orange County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,452 |
| Coordinates | 28.6277800, -81.3631200 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maitland (-81.36312, 28.62778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.97 | $19.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
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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