How far is Naples, FL from Lake City, FL?
The driving distance from Naples, FL to Lake City, FL is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
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.
City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naples and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naples and Lake City.
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Start on 5th Avenue Parkway
30 m · 15 sec · 5th Avenue Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Street South
68 m · 17 sec · 8th Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
1754 ft · 58 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Goodlette-Frank Road North
2 mi · 4 min · Goodlette-Frank Road North
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Turn right onto Golden Gate Parkway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Golden Gate Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
317.3 mi · 5 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 47: Fort White, Lake City
1114 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest State Road 47
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest State Road 47
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Turn straight onto Southwest Main Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Main Boulevard
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naples and Lake City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
317 mi · 05h 41m
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.
Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Naples and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naples to Lake City?
The road trip is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?
Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Naples and 164.5 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 EDT. 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 $48.86 one way or $97.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Naples and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace
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 Temple Terrace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naples and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 284.32 mi (457.57 km).
#1 Naples
County seat of Collier County, Florida, United States
| Population | 21,988 |
| Coordinates | 26.1423400, -81.7959600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 12,352 |
| Coordinates | 30.1896800, -82.6392900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-82.63929, 30.18968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $4.20 | $48.86 | $97.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $54.44 | $108.88 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $58.27 | $116.53 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $70.59 | $141.19 |
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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