How far is Lakewood Park, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Lakewood Park, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood Park and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood Park and Gainesville.
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Start on Fort Pierce Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Fort Pierce Boulevard
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Turn right onto Indrio Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Indrio Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2769 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Vero Beach, Lake Wales
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 60 West: Lake Wales
550 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
21.3 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
856 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2345 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234
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Turn left
128 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood Park and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
115 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood Park to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Tangelo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.5 miles from Lakewood Park and 106.8 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.87 one way or $57.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Tangelo Park
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 Tangelo Park.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood Park and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 186.61 mi (300.32 km).
#1 Lakewood Park
Lakewood Park is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.5430900, -80.4022700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $28.87 | $57.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $44.74 | $89.47 |
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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