How far is Norland, FL from Lakeland, FL?

The driving distance from Norland, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 224 miles (360.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.99 mi
04h 28m
Flight
179.73 mi
289.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.73 mi
Kilometers
289.25 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.99 mi
Kilometers
360.47 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Norland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norland
2026-04-19T03:49
Arrive Lakeland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Norland
112.2 mi
02h 14m
To Lakeland
111.8 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norland and Lakeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norland and Lakeland.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 190th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · Northwest 190th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 189th Terrace

    76 m · 13 sec · Northwest 189th Terrace

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 7th Avenue

    544 ft · 15 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 7th Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 7th Avenue

    1135 ft · 32 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 7th Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 7th Avenue

    1433 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 199th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    146.3 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Bartow Road

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Lime Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · East Lime Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Lake Avenue

    82 m · 13 sec · South Lake Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    85 m · 12 sec · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norland and Lakeland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
146 mi · 65%
US 441
62.4 mi · 28%
Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 5%
Northwest 199th Street
2.1 mi · 1%
Van Fleet Drive
0.62 mi
Northwest 7th Avenue
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

146 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
179.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
02h 14m from Norland
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norland and Partly Sunny near Lakeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norland to Lakeland?

The road trip is about 224 miles (360.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Norland and 111.8 miles from Lakeland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Norland and Partly Sunny near Lakeland.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Pierce.

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norland and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 179.73 mi (289.25 km).

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#1 Norland

Location in Florida

Population23,604
Coordinates25.9489800, -80.2122700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Lakeland

#2 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Norland (-80.21227, 25.94898)
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.92 L · about $32.77
Round trip
$65.54
15.8 gal · 59.84 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.77 $65.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.31 $72.62
Premium $4.90 $38.68 $77.36
Diesel $4.35 $34.37 $68.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norland and Lakeland. The current time is 03:49:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.