Origin
Palm Coast, FL
Evening in Palm Coast on Thursday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palm Coast, FL to Lakeland, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
135.3 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Coast, FL
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Lakeland, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Palm Coast, FL to Lakeland, FL covers 135.3 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimmaron Drive, Palm Harbor Parkway, Florida Park Drive North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.54 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.6 miles from Palm Coast, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 135.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 135.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimmaron 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Palm Coast, FL to Lakeland, FL is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Palm Coast, FL to Lakeland, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimmaron Drive | — | — |
| Palm Harbor Parkway | — | — |
| Florida Park Drive North | — | — |
| Palm Coast Parkway West | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| I 4 | — | — |
| I 4 West | — | — |
| Ivanhoe Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cimmaron Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Coast, FL and Lakeland, FL.
1
Start on Collingwood Lane
62 ft
·
8 sec
·
Collingwood Lane
2
Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cimmaron Drive
3
Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palm Harbor Parkway
4
Turn left onto Florida Park Drive North
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Florida Park Drive North
5
Turn right onto Palm Coast Parkway West
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Palm Coast Parkway West
6
Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Miami
7
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
9
Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 West: Orlando
12
Continue straight
37 mi
·
40 min
13
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
13 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ivanhoe Boulevard
15
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 West: Tampa
16
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 4 West: Tampa
17
Merge slight left
49 mi
·
57 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward CR 582: Lakeland
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
CR 582: Lakeland
19
Turn left onto North Socrum Loop Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Socrum Loop Road
20
Turn right onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lakeland Hills Boulevard
21
Continue on North Massachusetts Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Massachusetts Avenue
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lake Morton Drive
23
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
423 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Walnut Street
24
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.6 miles from Palm Coast, FL, or about 1h 22m 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeland, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Palm Coast, 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 Palm Coast, FL
This is one driving day of about 135.3 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Palm Coast, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.6 mi from Palm Coast, FL · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from Palm Coast, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakeland, FL
The final approach into Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, 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
$21.54 one way
$43.07 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.43 | $46.85 |
| premium | $4.72 | $25.16 | $50.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.87 | $59.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.49 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.84 | $5.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.94 | $8.66 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Lakeland, FL
Evening in Lakeland on Thursday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2h 45m 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 Palm Coast, FL to Lakeland, FL covers 135.3 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimmaron Drive, Palm Harbor Parkway, Florida Park Drive North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.6 miles from Palm Coast, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.54 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Palm Coast, FL to Lakeland, FL is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Palm Coast, FL to Lakeland, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Palm Coast, FL to Lakeland, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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