Origin
Pinecrest, FL
Late night in Pinecrest on Saturday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinecrest, FL to Lakeland, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinecrest, FL
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Lakeland, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pinecrest, FL to Lakeland, FL covers 23 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Plant City-Picnic Road, New Tampa Highway, James L Redman Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Plant City-Picnic Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 23 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Plant City-Picnic Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near East Alexander Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23 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 10.1 miles (East Alexander Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (East Alexander Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Jim Johnson Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East Alexander Street
Turn right onto East Alexander Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East Alexander Street
Keep slight right at fork onto East Alexander Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Jim Johnson Road
At end of road, turn left onto Jim Johnson Road
Navigation decision point
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Lake Beulah Drive
Enter roundabout onto Lake Beulah Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Lake Morton Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plant City-Picnic Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| New Tampa Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| James L Redman Parkway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| US 92 | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Park Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| George Jenkins Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South County Road 39 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Alexander Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Plant City-Picnic Road
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinecrest, FL and Lakeland, FL.
1
Start on CR 39
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South County Road 39
2
Continue on CR 39
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Plant City-Picnic Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on FL 39
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
James L Redman Parkway
4
Turn right onto East Alexander Street
183 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Alexander Street
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto East Alexander Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Alexander Street
Use the straight lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto Jim Johnson Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Jim Johnson Road
7
Continue on South Park Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Park Road
8
Turn right onto US 92
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 92
9
Continue on US 92
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
New Tampa Highway
10
Continue on George Jenkins Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
George Jenkins Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Sloan Avenue
488 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sloan Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto Lake Beulah Drive
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lake Beulah Drive
13
Continue on Lake Beulah Drive
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Lake Beulah Drive
14
Turn left onto West Lemon Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lemon Street
15
Continue on South Iowa Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Iowa Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lake Morton Drive
17
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Walnut Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Walnut Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Lakeland on Saturday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
38m 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 Pinecrest, FL to Lakeland, FL covers 23 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Plant City-Picnic Road, New Tampa Highway, James L Redman Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Pinecrest, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.66 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 23 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 10.1 miles (East Alexander Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (East Alexander Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Jim Johnson Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pinecrest, FL to Lakeland, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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