How far is Lynn Haven, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Lynn Haven, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 364.1 miles (586 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn Haven and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn Haven and Lakeland.
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Start on the route
85 m · 26 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
3080 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto East 14th Street
3 mi · 6 min · East 14th Street
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn right
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1598 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
34.9 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North
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Continue on North Florida Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn left onto East Memorial Boulevard
1105 ft · 37 sec · East Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Massachusetts Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Massachusetts Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive
1039 ft · 32 sec · Lake Morton Drive
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn Haven and Lakeland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn Haven to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 364.1 miles (586 km) and usually takes 07h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.2 miles from Lynn Haven and 182 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.30 one way or $106.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lynn Haven and Lakeland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lynn Haven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Waldo, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn Haven and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 270.24 mi (434.91 km).
#1 Lynn Haven
City in Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 20,231 |
| Coordinates | 30.2454800, -85.6482600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 115,283 |
| Coordinates | 28.0394700, -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 586 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $53.30 | $106.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $59.06 | $118.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $62.91 | $125.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $55.90 | $111.79 |
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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