Auburndale, FL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Auburndale, FL have 8 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in Florida. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 11-mile quick runs to 460-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Auburndale, FL head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
459.6 mi
Brent, FL
Quickest Drive
19m
Lakeland, FL
Plan Around Auburndale, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Auburndale, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Auburndale, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Auburndale, FL
Auburndale, FL to Brent, FL
Auburndale, FL to Tallahassee, FL
Auburndale, FL to Miami, FL
Auburndale, FL to Hialeah, FL
Auburndale, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Auburndale, FL to Clearwater, FL
Auburndale, FL to Tampa, FL
Auburndale, FL to Lakeland, FL
Driving from Auburndale, FL
On average, trips departing from Auburndale, FL run 187 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 44m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 460 miles (8h 33m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Auburndale, FL most often head toward Brent, FL (459.6 mi, 8h 33m), Tallahassee, FL (269 mi, 5h 13m), Miami, FL (228 mi, 4h 33m), Hialeah, FL (210.8 mi, 4h 31m), and Fort Lauderdale, FL (205.8 mi, 4h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 187-mile trip from Auburndale, FL, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Auburndale, FL and 4 routes heading into Auburndale, FL, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 460 miles.
The longest mapped route from Auburndale, FL covers 460 miles and takes approximately 8h 33m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from Auburndale, FL runs about 187 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 187-mile trip from Auburndale, FL costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Auburndale, FL include Brent, FL, Tallahassee, FL, Miami, FL and Hialeah, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Auburndale, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
17,438
Median Income
$68,267
Median Home Value
$272,700
Median Age
42.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Auburndale, FL
Auburndale is a town in Polk County, Florida.
The town, which had a population of 16,700 in 2019, was founded in 1880. Founder Frank Fuller left the Northeast in search of a part of the country with a warmer climate. A railroad was built in the town during the 1880s. Settlers from Auburndale, Massachusetts decided upon the name, which comes from Oliver Goldsmith's poem "The Deserted Village," and the new town became popular with artists.
1 Butterfly Garden, Tampa St (junction of Tampa St, West Park St, and Pilaklakaha Ave). A park map is attached on the webpage, including its four zones and a "railroad garden.". (updated Jul 2021) 2 Ephriam Baynard House, 208 W Lake Ave. Ephriam Mikell Baynard was a real estate developer in the area; his house was designed by architect Alfred Thorp. A plaque at the house designates him as a "Great Floridian." It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 and is now a museum. (updated Jul 2021) 3 Historic Depot (city park between W Park St and N Bartow Ave). Used as an event center. (updated Jul 2021) 4 Holland Jenks House (Stuart Jenks House). Built in 1925 during the 20's economic boom in Florida, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. (updated Jul 2021) 5 Lake Ariana, 2215 Ariana Blvd. Clubhouse and pier into the lake on the northern shore of the town. (updated Jul 2021)
1 Edgewater TECO Trail, 318 Denton Ave (trailhead near Lake Myrtle Sports Complex). (updated Jul 2021)
1 Sal's Pizza, 213 E Lake Ave, ☏ +1 863 229-5342. (updated Jul 2021) 2 Smokin Jim's House of BBQ, 3615 Havendale Blvd, ☏ +1 863 965-0230. (updated Jul 2021)
1 Brew Hounds Sports Lounge, 318 Havendale Blvd, ☏ +1 863 967-2739, [email protected]. (updated Jul 2021)
1 Best Western Plus: Auburndale Inn & Suites, 1008 U.S. Hwy 92 W, ☏ +1 863 551-3400, toll-free: +1 800-313-6001, fax: +1 863-551-3437. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. In-room computers, microwaves, & refrigerators. Outdoor heated pool. Complimentary breakfast. Free wi-fi internet access.
US-92 connects nearby cities to the town — Lakeland to the west and Lake Alfred to the east. Polk Parkway — toll road FL-570 — is a partial loop road of Lakeland that connects to US-92 and I-4, which passes to the north of Lakeland. Polk City Road (FL-559) connects Auburndale to I-4 and Polk City on the other side of I-4.
Auburndale Police Department: +1 863 965-5555 (Emergency: 911) Polk County Sheriff: +1 863 533-0344 (Emergency: 911)
Travel tips adapted from Auburndale on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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