How far is New Port Richey, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from New Port Richey, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 25m.
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 Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Port Richey and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Port Richey and Lakeland.
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Start on Tennessee Avenue
34 m · 10 sec · Tennessee Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto State Road 54
21.4 mi · 32 min · State Road 54
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Continue on State Road 56
2366 ft · 39 sec · State Road 56
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Continue straight
542 ft · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
839 ft · 13 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
2119 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeland
2222 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Memorial Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
1932 ft · 45 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
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Turn left onto George Jenkins Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · George Jenkins Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto East Main Street
622 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lake Avenue
1586 ft · 57 sec · South Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Walnut Street
85 m · 12 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 New Port Richey and Lakeland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Road 54
Turn left onto State Road 54
21.4 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Port Richey and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Port Richey to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Pebble Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from New Port Richey and 31.9 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.33 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Port Richey and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Pebble Creek
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 Pebble Creek.
Union Station
Dade City, Florida
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Port Richey and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 48.97 mi (78.81 km).
#1 New Port Richey
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,033 |
| Coordinates | 28.2441800, -82.7192700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
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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