Origin
Lakeland, FL
Evening in Lakeland on Monday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeland, FL to Deltona, FL
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
83 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
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6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeland, FL
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Deltona, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeland, FL to Deltona, FL covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 4, Lakeland Hills Boulevard, South Massachusetts Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.1 miles on I 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.86 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
41.5 miles from Lakeland, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 42m highway drive covering 83 miles, with most of the trip on I 4 and Lakeland Hills Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.1 miles on I 4.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and Lakeland Hills Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lake Morton Drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lake Morton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 32.2 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lake Morton Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive
Navigation decision point
6
32.2 mi into trip
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~40m in
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I 4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
45.7 mi into trip
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~56m in
|
I 4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
81.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward Deltona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 111A
Toward Deltona
6
82.3 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
|
North Normandy Boulevard
Turn right onto North Normandy Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 76.1 mi | 1h 27m |
| Lakeland Hills Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| South Massachusetts Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Normandy Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Saxon Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lake Morton Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Normandy Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 76.1 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, FL and Deltona, FL.
1
Start on East Walnut Street
422 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Walnut Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lake Morton Drive
3
Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Massachusetts Avenue
4
Continue on FL 33
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakeland Hills Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
6
Merge onto I 4
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
36 mi
·
42 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 111A
Toward Deltona
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 4146
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saxon Boulevard
11
Turn right onto North Normandy Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Normandy Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
East Normandy Boulevard
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 41.5 miles from Lakeland, FL, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.1 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 51m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deltona, 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.
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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 Lakeland, FL
This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakeland, 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 I 4 for about 76.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.5 mi from Lakeland, FL · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Lakeland, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 4 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.1 miles.
Arriving in Deltona, FL
The final approach into Deltona, 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 Deltona, 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
$13.86 one way
$27.73 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
| premium | $4.90 | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Deltona, FL
Evening in Deltona on Monday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m 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 Deltona, FL covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 4, Lakeland Hills Boulevard, South Massachusetts Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.5 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 $13.86 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 83 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lake Morton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 32.2 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lakeland, FL to Deltona, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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