Origin
Lakeland, FL
Morning in Lakeland on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeland, FL to Azalea Park, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeland, FL
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Azalea Park, FL
Angelyn Sanjorjo
Trip Overview
This 58.6-mile drive from Lakeland, FL to Azalea Park, FL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. With an 86% highway share, it's largely a focused drive on major roads, making it ideal as a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend around $9 on fuel for this journey. The route stays within Florida, offering a familiar driving experience. Given its manageable length and highway-centric profile, this trip requires no overnight stops and is perfect for a quick transition between these two Florida locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 47.5 mi | 54m |
| Lakeland Hills Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| East-West Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Lake Underhill Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Massachusetts Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lake Morton Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oxalis Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 47.5 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, FL and Azalea Park, FL.
1
Start on East Walnut Street
422 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Walnut Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lake Morton Drive
3
Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Massachusetts Avenue
4
Continue on FL 33
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakeland Hills Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
6
Merge onto I 4
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 82
Toward FL 408: Ocoee, Titusville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Exit 82A
Toward FL 408
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 14
Toward Andes Avenue, Semoran Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on CR 526
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Underhill Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn left onto Oxalis Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Oxalis Drive
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Oxalis Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Lakeland, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 32.2 and 56.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
45.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
I 4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward FL 408: Ocoee, Titusville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 82
Toward FL 408: Ocoee, Titusville
7
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
8
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Andes Avenue, Semoran Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward Andes Avenue, Semoran Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.66 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Azalea Park, FL
Morning in Azalea Park on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
SSE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for most of this 58.6-mile journey. You'll be spending a significant 86% of your time on high-speed roads, including stretches of I-4 and the East-West Expressway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 47.5 miles on I-4, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. While Lakeland Hills Boulevard offers a brief change of pace, the overall character is one of efficient travel on major thoroughfares, rather than a winding scenic route.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.5 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and Lakeland Hills Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.2 miles in near I 4.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.2 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lakeland, FL to Azalea Park, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Titusville along the way.
Titusville
52.8 mi in
|
~1h 5m
About the Cities
Starting in Lakeland, FL
Full guide →Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County, Florida. It is home to Florida Southern College, which has the largest collection of buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright at a single site in the world.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 58.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.5 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Azalea Park, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.2 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Azalea Park, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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