How far is Pinellas Park, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Pinellas Park, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinellas Park and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinellas Park and Lakeland.
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Start on 78th Avenue North
41 m · 6 sec · 78th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 49th Street North
1337 ft · 33 sec · 49th Street North
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Turn left onto Park Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Park Boulevard
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Continue on Gandy Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Tampa
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 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 Pinellas Park 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.
I 4 East
Continue straight
27.7 mi · 00h 31m
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 then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pinellas Park and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinellas Park to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Mango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Pinellas Park and 26.5 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pinellas Park and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Mango
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 Mango.
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Lakeland
Lakeland
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinellas Park and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 47.74 mi (76.83 km).
#1 Pinellas Park
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 54,854 |
| Coordinates | 27.8428000, -82.6995400 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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