How far is Sebring, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Sebring, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 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.
Flight Distance
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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.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sebring and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sebring and Lakeland.
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Start on Circle Park Drive
78 m · 10 sec · Circle Park Drive
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Exit the rotary onto North Ridgewood Drive
1905 ft · 58 sec · North Ridgewood Drive
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Turn left onto Sebring Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sebring Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Panther Parkway
37 m · 7 sec · Panther Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Panther Parkway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Panther Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East College Drive
44 m · 8 sec · East College Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto East College Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · East College Drive
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Turn right
24.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit left
1135 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road
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Turn left onto East Lime Street
1939 ft · 1 min · East Lime Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
82 m · 13 sec · South Lake Avenue
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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 Sebring and Lakeland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
24.4 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.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sebring 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 Sebring to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 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?
Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Sebring and 29.7 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sebring and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Park
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 Highland Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sebring and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 48.78 mi (78.51 km).
#1 Sebring
City in Florida
| Population | 10,588 |
| Coordinates | 27.4955900, -81.4409100 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
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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