Lakeland to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lakeland from Philadelphia?
The distance from Lakeland to Philadelphia is 909.5 miles (1463.7 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NNE of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1039.3 miles, taking about 19h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
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 Philadelphia. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 303 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
- You could travel this distance about 27.4 times to circle the Earth's equator