How far is Tampa, FL from Lakewood Park, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Lakewood Park, FL is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Lakewood Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Lakewood Park.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 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
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
70.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Continue straight
935 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2496 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 614
1987 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Indrio Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Indrio Road
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Turn left onto Fort Pierce Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Fort Pierce Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fort Pierce Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Lakewood Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Van Fleet Drive
Continue straight
70.7 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Lakewood Park?
The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Tampa and 73.1 miles from Lakewood Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.78 one way or $39.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood Park.
Stop Ideas Near Babson 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 Babson Park.
Winter Haven
Sebring
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Lakewood Park. Straight-line distance: 128.8 mi (207.28 km).
#1 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood Park
Lakewood Park is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.5430900, -80.4022700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood Park (-80.40227, 27.54309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $30.66 | $61.31 |
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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