How far is Lakeland, FL from Saint Augustine, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Saint Augustine, FL is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Saint Augustine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Saint Augustine.
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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
35.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Saint Augustine
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
12.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Carrera Street
2066 ft · 2 min · Carrera Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cordova Street
26 m · 4 sec · Cordova Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cordova Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Saint Augustine.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Lakeland and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Saint Augustine?
The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
DeBary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Lakeland and 78.4 miles from Saint Augustine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.98 one way or $45.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeland and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine.
Stop Ideas Near DeBary
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of DeLand Utility Billing
City of Lake Mary City Hall
Deltona City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DeBary.
Sanford
DeLand
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Saint Augustine. Straight-line distance: 133.81 mi (215.35 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 Saint Augustine
County seat of St.
| Population | 16,518 |
| Coordinates | 29.8946900, -81.3145200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Augustine (-81.31452, 29.89469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.46 | $50.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.12 | $54.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
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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