How far is Port Saint John, FL from Lakeland, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint John, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.22 mi
01h 53m
Flight
76.86 mi
123.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.86 mi
Kilometers
123.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.22 mi
Kilometers
148.41 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeland
Mon, May 18, 1:31 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint John
Mon, May 18, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint John
2026-05-18T11:38
Arrive Lakeland
Mon, May 18, 1:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint John
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Meadow Woods
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Port Saint John
46.1 mi
00h 56m
To Lakeland
46.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
92°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint John and Lakeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint John and Lakeland.

  1. 1

    Start on Bermuda Avenue

    84 m · 18 sec · Bermuda Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Delespine Road

    84 m · 15 sec · Delespine Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Miraflores Avenue

    1606 ft · 1 min · Miraflores Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fay Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Fay Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grissom Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Grissom Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Port Saint John Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Port Saint John Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    2866 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll, FL 528: Port Canaveral, Orlando

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

    2490 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 582: Lakeland

    1802 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Socrum Loop Road

    2707 ft · 53 sec · North Socrum Loop Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on North Massachusetts Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · North Massachusetts Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive

    1039 ft · 32 sec · Lake Morton Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint John and Lakeland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Connector Extension
35 mi · 38%
Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 27%
Central Florida GreeneWay
18.3 mi · 20%
Lakeland Hills Boulevard
2.94 mi · 3%
I 95 South
2.46 mi · 3%
FL 417 Toll South
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Connector Extension

Merge slight left

26.9 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadow Woods
00h 56m from Port Saint John
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint John and Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Port Saint John to Lakeland?

The road trip is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Meadow Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Port Saint John and 46.1 miles from Lakeland.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint John and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.

Stop Ideas Near Meadow Woods

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Meadow Woods and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadow Woods.

RAIL

Kissimmee

11 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

16 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

24 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

48 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint John and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 76.86 mi (123.69 km).

Port Saint John

#1 Port Saint John

City in South Africa

Population12,267
Coordinates28.4769500, -80.7886700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Lakeland

#2 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint John (-80.78867, 28.47695)
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.32 L · about $13.48
Round trip
$26.96
6.5 gal · 24.64 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.48 $26.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.94 $29.87
Premium $4.90 $15.91 $31.82
Diesel $4.35 $14.14 $28.28

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint John and Lakeland. The current time is 11:38:04.

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.