Origin
Bartow, FL
Evening in Bartow on Sunday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartow, FL to Auburndale, FL
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartow, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Auburndale, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Traveling between Bartow and Auburndale, Florida, is a quick 16.2-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Spessard Holland Parkway, Recker Highway, and Main Street. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the same region. It serves as a practical, straightforward connection between these two Florida cities, perfect for travelers looking for efficiency over a long-haul adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.1 miles from Bartow, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This mixed drive offers a blend of road types that keeps the 25-minute trip feeling varied. Approximately 43% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice balance between steady speeds and local navigation. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.5 miles while cruising along Spessard Holland Parkway. As you transition from the parkway onto the local roads of Recker Highway and Main Street, the pace shifts, allowing you to settle into the flow of the local landscape. It is a functional route that moves you efficiently through the region without the monotony of a long interstate slog.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spessard Holland Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 17 / Spessard Holland Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive
Turn right onto US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 17 / Spessard Holland Parkway
Turn left onto US 17 / Spessard Holland Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
9.1 mi into trip
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~13m in
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FL 540 / Old Nine Foot Road
Turn left onto FL 540 / Old Nine Foot Road
Navigation decision point
6
14.8 mi into trip
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~22m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spessard Holland Parkway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Recker Highway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Old Nine Foot Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Van Fleet Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| FL 620 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Spessard Holland Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartow, FL and Auburndale, FL.
1
Start on Main Street
51 ft
·
5 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto US 98; FL 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Van Fleet Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto US 17
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Spessard Holland Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 17
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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5th Street
6
Turn left onto FL 540
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Old Nine Foot Road
7
Turn right onto FL 620
0.4 mi
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39 sec
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FL 620
8
Continue on FL 655
4.1 mi
·
6 min
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Recker Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
North Bartow Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief 16.2-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, as traffic is unlikely to dictate a strict schedule. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, allowing you to head straight to your destination in under half an hour. Be mindful that because the route relies on a mix of thoroughfares like Main Street and Recker Highway, you should stay alert for typical local traffic patterns as you transition between roads. Keep your $3 fuel budget in mind for a quick fill-up before you head out. Ultimately, the biggest advantage here is the lack of pressure to pace yourself, so enjoy the convenience of this short, direct Florida transit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.1 miles from Bartow, FL, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16.2 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.1 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburndale, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bartow, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bartow, FL
This is one driving day of about 16.2 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bartow, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Spessard Holland Parkway for about 6.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.1 mi from Bartow, FL · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.1 miles from Bartow, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburndale, FL
The final approach into Auburndale, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Auburndale, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.71 one way
$5.41 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| premium | $4.90 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Auburndale, FL
Evening in Auburndale on Sunday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bartow, FL to Auburndale, FL covers 16.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spessard Holland Parkway, Recker Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Bartow, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 17 / Spessard Holland Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bartow, FL to Auburndale, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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