Lakeland to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

984.8 miles 1584.9 km · straight line
1127.5 miles actual route 1814.5 km · driving distance
21h 25min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lakeland from New York?

The distance from Lakeland to New York is 984.8 miles (1584.9 km) as the crow flies. New York is located NNE of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1127.5 miles, taking about 21h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida and New York in New York.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lakeland and New York. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lakeland to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 25min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 42min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~27h 51min $135–$395* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeland & New York

Quick Facts

Lakeland
28.04°N, 81.95°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM