How far is Lakeland, FL from Palm Coast, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Palm Coast, FL is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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 02h 41m.
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 Seminole County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Palm Coast.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Palm Coast.
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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
26.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Palm Coast
2252 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palm Coast Parkway East, Beaches, Daytona State College, Flagler/Palm Coast Campus
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Coast Parkway East
2982 ft · 1 min · Palm Coast Parkway East
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Turn left onto Florida Park Drive South
1.9 mi · 5 min · Florida Park Drive South
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Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway
2393 ft · 1 min · Palm Harbor Parkway
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Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive
65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive
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Turn right onto Collingwood Lane
19 m · 3 sec · Collingwood Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collingwood Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Palm Coast.
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
Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Lakeland and Sunny near Palm Coast.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Palm Coast?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Heathrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Lakeland and 67.3 miles from Palm Coast.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.74 one way or $39.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near Palm Coast.
Stop Ideas Near Heathrow
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 Heathrow.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Palm Coast. Straight-line distance: 115.85 mi (186.44 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 Palm Coast
A city in Flagler County, Florida.
| Population | 92,350 |
| Coordinates | 29.5849700, -81.2078400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Coast (-81.20784, 29.58497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.74 | $39.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.30 | $46.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.71 | $41.41 |
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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