How far is Lakeland, FL from North Andrews Gardens, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to North Andrews Gardens, FL is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.33 mi
04h 07m
Flight
169.21 mi
272.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.21 mi
Kilometers
272.32 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.33 mi
Kilometers
330.44 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Andrews Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in Lakeland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeland
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive North Andrews Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Lakeland
102.8 mi
02h 03m
To North Andrews Gardens
102.5 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and North Andrews Gardens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and North Andrews Gardens.

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    85 m · 17 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lake Avenue

    82 m · 16 sec · South Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lime Street

    1878 ft · 56 sec · East Lime Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    125.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    58 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2928 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Powerline Road

    1033 ft · 22 sec · North Powerline Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Powerline Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Cypress Creek Road

    2257 ft · 50 sec · West Cypress Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    642 ft · 20 sec · North Andrews Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Andrews Avenue

    3267 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northeast 53rd Court

    1075 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 53rd Court

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Terrace

    614 ft · 27 sec · Northeast 2nd Terrace

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 2nd Terrace

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and North Andrews Gardens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 61%
Van Fleet Drive
62.5 mi · 30%
Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 5%
South Pompano Parkway
1.04 mi · 1%
Northwest 31st Avenue
0.96 mi
North Andrews Avenue
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
169.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 03m from Lakeland
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Partly Sunny near North Andrews Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to North Andrews Gardens?

The road trip is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 102.8 miles from Lakeland and 102.5 miles from North Andrews Gardens.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.07 one way or $60.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakeland and Partly Sunny near North Andrews Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and North Andrews Gardens. Straight-line distance: 169.21 mi (272.32 km).

Lakeland

#1 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Andrews Gardens

Census designated place

Population10,056
Coordinates26.1914700, -80.1442100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
End: North Andrews Gardens (-80.14421, 26.19147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.43 L · about $30.07
Round trip
$60.15
14.5 gal · 54.86 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.07 $60.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.32 $66.64
Premium $4.90 $35.50 $70.99
Diesel $4.35 $31.54 $63.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeland and North Andrews Gardens. The current time is 05:50:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.