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Trip from Lakeland, FL to Ferry Pass, FL

Drive Time

8h 27m

Distance

454 mi

731 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$76

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 20m ★
6 AM
8h 28m
8 AM
8h 43m
10 AM
8h 33m
12 PM
8h 32m
3 PM
8h 34m
5 PM
8h 42m
8 PM
8h 23m

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

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Downtown Lakeland, FL, FL

Lakeland, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Lakeland, FL to Ferry Pass, FL covers 454 miles and takes about 8h 27m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, I 75, FL 471 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $75.84 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

227 miles from Lakeland, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 27m highway drive covering 454 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 283 miles on I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 283 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lake Morton Drive.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 454 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lake Morton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (FL 37 / South Florida Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 169.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lake Morton Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive

Navigation decision point

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | FL 37 / South Florida Avenue

Turn right onto FL 37 / South Florida Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
169.4 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
169.6 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
7
453.2 mi into trip | ~8h 25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 291 North: University of West Florida

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 291 North: University of West Florida

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Lakeland, FL to Ferry Pass, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

169.4 mi in | ~3h 21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 283 mi 5h 3m
I 75 114.4 mi 2h 2m
FL 471 34.9 mi 46m
South Florida Avenue 16.4 mi 24m
CR 470 2.5 mi 4m
East Olive Road 0.5 mi <1m
US 301 0.3 mi <1m
North Davis Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 283 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, FL and Ferry Pass, 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

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Lake Morton Drive
3

Turn right onto South Iowa Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Iowa Avenue
4

Continue on East Lemon Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · East Lemon Street
5

Turn right onto South Florida Avenue

16 mi · 24 min · South Florida Avenue
6

Turn right

35 mi · 46 min
7

Keep slight left

292 ft · 13 sec
8

At the end of the road, turn left

0.3 mi · 33 sec
9

Turn right

2.5 mi · 4 min
10

Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 75 North: Ocala
11

Merge slight left

114 mi · 2 hr 2 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

0.3 mi · 30 sec · I 10 West: Tallahassee
14

Merge slight right

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward FL 291

0.3 mi · 43 sec · FL 291
16

Keep slight right to continue on FL 291 North: University of West Florida

246 ft · 8 sec · FL 291 North: University of West Florida
17

Turn straight onto North Davis Highway

0.3 mi · 45 sec · North Davis Highway
18

Turn right onto East Olive Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · East Olive Road
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 227 miles from Lakeland, FL, or about 4h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 100 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 227 miles or 4h 23m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 227 miles or 4h 23m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ferry Pass, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lakeland, FL

Aim for roughly 227 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Ferry Pass, FL

Aim for roughly 227 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Lakeland, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 283 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 227 mi from Lakeland, FL · 4h 23m into the drive

Downtown Lake City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lake City, FL

227 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Lake City, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake City, FL

227 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 227 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Gainesville, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 227 miles from Lakeland, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 283 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 227 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Ferry Pass, FL

The final approach into Ferry Pass, 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 Ferry Pass, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Ferry Pass, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $25 near mile 454
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$75.84 one way

$151.68 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 159 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $82.15 $164.30
premium $4.90 $87.51 $175.02
diesel $5.64 $100.86 $201.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$76

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$206–$316

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 158.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 136.2 1 $47.67 $21.79
Efficient EV 113.5 1 $39.72 $18.16
EV Truck/SUV 181.6 2 $63.56 $29.06

Gas CO2

159 kg

EV CO2

53 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Lakeland, FL

Morning in Lakeland on Monday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Clear

E 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 2:00AM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 1:43AM EDT until April 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Ferry Pass, FL

Late night in Ferry Pass on Monday

Local time

5:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 2:00AM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 1:43AM EDT until April 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 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

8h 27m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Ferry Pass, FL covers 454 miles and takes about 8h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 75, FL 471. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 227 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 227 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 $75.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 454 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lake Morton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (FL 37 / South Florida Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 169.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lakeland, FL to Ferry Pass, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

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