Drive or Fly: Lakeland, FL to Belle Glade, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for LAL–PBI. At 152 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 21m

Distance

152.2 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

61 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 18m

15m in the air

Air Distance

122 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakeland, FL → LAL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PBI → Belle Glade, FL 53m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Lakeland, FL LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Belle Glade, FL PBI — Palm Beach International Airport 35 mi, ~53m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LAL and PBI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 37m

4h 51m on rail

Total Cost

$30

CO2

9 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakeland, FL → Lakeland Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 291m

Arrival 10m

West Palm Beach Amtrak Station → Belle Glade, FL 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Lakeland Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To West Palm Beach Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~56m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 55m

4h 10m on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0740s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakeland, FL → Lakeland Gow B Fields Park & Ride (LKD6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 250m

Arrival 10m

Belle Glade (Twin Brothers Belle) (BLB6) → Belle Glade, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From LKD6 — Lakeland Gow B Fields Park & Ride 3 mi, ~10m drive

To BLB6 — Belle Glade (Twin Brothers Belle) 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 21m	3h 18m	6h 37m	4h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$61	$125	$30	$14
Carbon footprint	61 kg CO₂	31 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

152.2 mi 3h 21m

via US 27; US 98, US 27, FL 60

Alternative (+12 min)

153 mi 3h 33m

via FL 60, US 441, US 98; US 441

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lakeland, FL to Belle Glade, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.