Athens, Georgia to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Georgia from Lakeland?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Lakeland is 417.7 miles (672.3 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located SSE of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501.3 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Lakeland in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Lakeland. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.