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Trip from Lakeland, FL to Azalea Park, FL

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

58.6 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Lakeland, FL

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Downtown Azalea Park, FL, FL

Azalea Park, FL

Angelyn Sanjorjo

Trip Overview

The drive from Lakeland, FL to Azalea Park, FL covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lake Morton Drive, South Massachusetts Avenue, Lakeland Hills Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

29.3 miles from Lakeland, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 58.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Morton Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lakeland, FL to Azalea Park, FL is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakeland, FL to Azalea Park, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lake Morton Drive
South Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland Hills Boulevard
I 4 East
FL 408
East-West Expressway
Andes Avenue
Lake Underhill Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lake Morton Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, FL and Azalea Park, FL.

1

Start on East Walnut Street

423 ft · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Lake Morton Drive
3

Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Massachusetts Avenue
4

Continue on Lakeland Hills Boulevard

3.6 mi · 6 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
5

Take the ramp left toward I 4 East: Orlando

0.3 mi · 51 sec · I 4 East: Orlando
6

Merge slight left

27 mi · 29 min
7

Keep slight left

13 mi · 16 min
8

Keep slight right

7.1 mi · 8 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward FL 408: Ocoee, Titusville

0.1 mi · 17 sec · FL 408: Ocoee, Titusville
10

Continue on FL 408

0.3 mi · 41 sec · FL 408
11

Keep slight right to continue on FL 408 Toll East: Titusville

0.5 mi · 1 min · FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
12

Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

3.1 mi · 3 min · East-West Expressway
13

Take the exit slight right toward Andes Avenue, Semoran Boulevard

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Andes Avenue, Semoran Boulevard
14

Continue on Lake Underhill Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Underhill Road
15

Turn left onto Oxalis Drive

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Oxalis Drive
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 29.3 miles from Lakeland, FL, or about 37m into the drive.

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 13 miles or 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.3 miles or 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Azalea Park, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lakeland, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lakeland, FL

This is one driving day of about 58.6 miles and 1h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Lakeland, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.3 mi from Lakeland, FL · 37m into the drive

city in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Haines City, FL

29 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

Medulla, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haines City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Lakeland, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Azalea Park, FL

The final approach into Azalea Park, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.33 one way

$18.66 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $10.15 $20.29
premium $4.72 $10.90 $21.79
diesel $5.61 $12.94 $25.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.13 $2.34
EV Truck/SUV 23.4 0 $8.20 $3.75

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lakeland, FL

Evening in Lakeland on Wednesday

Local time

5:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Azalea Park, FL

Evening in Azalea Park on Wednesday

Local time

5:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1h 14m 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 Lakeland, FL to Azalea Park, FL covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Morton Drive, South Massachusetts Avenue, Lakeland Hills Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from Lakeland, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.33 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.
The drive from Lakeland, FL to Azalea Park, FL is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakeland, FL to Azalea Park, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeland, FL to Azalea Park, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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