Lakeland to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lakeland from Raleigh?
The distance from Lakeland to Raleigh is 568.9 miles (915.5 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NNE of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 644.8 miles, taking about 12h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida and Raleigh in North Carolina.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Lakeland and Raleigh. 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 190 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
- You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator