How far is Lakeland, FL from Pinellas Park, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Pinellas Park, FL is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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 Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Pinellas Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Pinellas Park.
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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
72 m · 14 sec · South Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lime Street
1877 ft · 56 sec · East Lime Street
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Turn right onto Sikes Boulevard
2528 ft · 58 sec · Sikes Boulevard
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Continue on Kathleen Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Kathleen Road
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Turn left
2373 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, Indian Shores
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gandy Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Continue on Gandy Boulevard
2533 ft · 50 sec · Gandy Boulevard
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Continue on Park Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street North
1286 ft · 26 sec · 49th Street North
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Turn right onto 78th Avenue North
41 m · 4 sec · 78th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 78th Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Pinellas Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kathleen Road
Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeland and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinellas Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Pinellas Park?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Mango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Lakeland and 26.7 miles from Pinellas Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeland and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinellas Park.
Stop Ideas Near Mango
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 Mango.
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Lakeland
Lakeland
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Pinellas Park. Straight-line distance: 47.74 mi (76.83 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 Pinellas Park
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 54,854 |
| Coordinates | 27.8428000, -82.6995400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinellas Park (-82.69954, 27.8428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.20 | $18.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
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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