Origin
Lakeland, FL
Morning in Lakeland on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeland, FL to Casselberry, 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 24m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Casselberry, FL
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Trip Overview
This 66-mile drive from Lakeland to Casselberry takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, with 86% of the journey on highways, offering a straightforward travel experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $11, which is quite budget-friendly. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward route, this drive is easily manageable in a single day without needing to break it up. It's a practical option for getting between these two Florida locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 54.8 mi | 1h 2m |
| Lakeland Hills Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Orlando Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| US 17 Truck | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Massachusetts Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Seminola Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lake Morton Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Button Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 54.8 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, FL and Casselberry, 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
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Exit 90A-B
Toward FL 414: Apopka
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Exit 90A
Toward FL 414 East: Maitland Boulevard, Sandspur Road, Maitland, Maitland Art Center
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Exit 90A
Toward FL 414 East: Maitland
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 17 South, US 92 West
13
Continue on Greenwood Road
434 ft
·
9 sec
·
Greenwood Road
14
Turn left onto US 17; US 92
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Orlando Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Button Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Button Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Seminola Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Seminola Boulevard
17
Arrive at destination
Seminola Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 32.2 and 60.3 — 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.
7
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Take the exit onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck toward FL 414: Apopka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 90A-B
Toward FL 414: Apopka
10
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck toward FL 414 East: Maitland Boulevard, Sandspur Road, Maitland, Maitland Art Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 90A
Toward FL 414 East: Maitland Boulevard, Sandspu...
6
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck toward FL 414 East: Maitland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 90A
Toward FL 414 East: Maitland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.01 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Casselberry, FL
Morning in Casselberry on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 66-mile route, with 86% of it utilizing major roadways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be a solid 54.8 miles on I-4, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The route begins on Lakeland Hills Boulevard before merging onto I-4 and eventually transitioning to Orlando Avenue. While largely interstate, be prepared for potential variations in traffic as you approach more urban areas.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.8 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66 miles you will encounter 13 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 60 miles (US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Lakeland, FL and Casselberry, FL, road signs point toward Maitland and Maitland Art Center.
Maitland
60.1 mi in
|
~1h 13m
|
via US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Maitland Art Center
60.1 mi in
|
~1h 13m
|
via US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
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 24m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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 54.8 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 Casselberry, 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 60 miles (US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Casselberry, 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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