How far is Lakeland, FL from Port Saint John, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Port Saint John, FL is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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 Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Port Saint John.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Port Saint John.
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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 right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
1380 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Southern Connector Extension
7.5 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay
18.5 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528: International Airport, Cocoa
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25.7 mi · 28 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2060 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2996 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint John
2327 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Saint John Parkway East
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Port Saint John Parkway
3138 ft · 1 min · Port Saint John Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grissom Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Grissom Parkway
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Turn right onto Fay Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Fay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Miraflores Avenue
1648 ft · 1 min · Miraflores Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delespine Road
84 m · 15 sec · Delespine Road
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Turn right onto Bermuda Avenue
84 m · 12 sec · Bermuda Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bermuda Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Port Saint John.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint John.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Port Saint John?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Meadow Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Lakeland and 46 miles from Port Saint John.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint John.
Stop Ideas Near Meadow Woods
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadow Woods.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Port Saint John. Straight-line distance: 76.86 mi (123.69 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 Port Saint John
City in South Africa
| Population | 12,267 |
| Coordinates | 28.4769500, -80.7886700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Saint John (-80.78867, 28.47695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.09 | $28.19 |
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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