Lakeland, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Lakeland, NY have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 261 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Lakeland, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
296.6 mi
Babylon, NY
Quickest Drive
5h 13m
New York City, NY
Plan Around Lakeland, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lakeland, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lakeland, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lakeland, NY
Driving from Lakeland, NY
On average, trips departing from Lakeland, NY run 261 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 18m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 261 miles (5h 18m), while the shortest is just 261 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lakeland, NY include Manhattan, NY (260.5 mi, 5h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.41 per gallon. For the typical 261-mile trip from Lakeland, NY, budget about $45 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Lakeland, NY and 8 routes heading into Lakeland, NY, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 261 to 261 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lakeland, NY covers 261 miles and takes approximately 5h 18m. Shorter options start at just 261 miles.
The average route from Lakeland, NY runs about 261 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.41/gallon for regular), the average 261-mile trip from Lakeland, NY costs roughly $45 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lakeland, NY include Manhattan, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lakeland, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,344
Median Income
$89,405
Median Home Value
$156,100
Median Age
51.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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