Lakeland to Summerville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

359.8 miles 579.1 km · straight line
431.8 miles estimated 694.9 km · driving distance
8h 41min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lakeland from Summerville?

The distance from Lakeland to Summerville is 359.8 miles (579.1 km) as the crow flies. Summerville is located NNE of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.8 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida and Summerville in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Summerville. 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 Summerville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 41min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 25min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 15min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeland & Summerville

Quick Facts

Lakeland
28.04°N, 81.95°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
Summerville
33.02°N, 80.18°W
America/New_York
27m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients