How far is Winter Haven, FL from Auburndale, FL?
The driving distance from Winter Haven, FL to Auburndale, FL is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winter Haven and Auburndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter Haven and Auburndale.
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Start on West Central Avenue
21 m · 5 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Street Northwest
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Continue on 8th Street Northwest
1561 ft · 32 sec · 8th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Havendale Boulevard Northwest
3.2 mi · 6 min · Havendale Boulevard Northwest
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Turn straight onto Magnolia Avenue
1814 ft · 40 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2319 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bartow Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winter Haven and Auburndale.
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.
Havendale Boulevard Northwest
Turn left onto Havendale Boulevard Northwest
3.22 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Winter Haven and Sunny near Auburndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winter Haven to Auburndale?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jan-Phyl Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Winter Haven and 2.7 miles from Auburndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winter Haven and Sunny near Auburndale.
Stop Ideas Near Jan-Phyl Village
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 Jan-Phyl Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winter Haven and Auburndale. Straight-line distance: 4.52 mi (7.28 km).
#1 Winter Haven
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 46,578 |
| Coordinates | 28.0222400, -81.7328600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburndale
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,204 |
| Coordinates | 28.0653000, -81.7886900 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburndale (-81.78869, 28.0653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
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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