Lakeland to Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

676.7 miles 1089.1 km · straight line
812.1 miles estimated 1306.9 km · driving distance
16h 20min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lakeland from Suffolk?

The distance from Lakeland to Suffolk is 676.7 miles (1089.1 km) as the crow flies. Suffolk is located NNE of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 812.1 miles, taking about 16h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida and Suffolk 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 Suffolk. 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.

How to Get from Lakeland to Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 20min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 36min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 14min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeland & Suffolk

Quick Facts

Lakeland
28.04°N, 81.95°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
Suffolk
36.73°N, 76.58°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients