Lakeland to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lakeland from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Lakeland to Richmond, Virginia is 706.6 miles (1137.2 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located NNE of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 847.9 miles, taking about 17h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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.