Distance from Raleigh to Lakeland by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Lakeland (FL) is 573 miles or 921 kilometers or 497 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Lakeland is 650 miles (1047 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 77 miles or 126 km.

Raleigh to Lakeland Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Lakeland, FL
This map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Lakeland, FL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Lakeland, Florida is displayed below.

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Lakeland, FL

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Lakeland, Florida is 650 miles or 1047 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Lakeland, FL is 650 miles or 1047 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Lakeland, Florida.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Lakeland, Florida is approximately 650 miles (1047 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Lakeland, FL

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Lakeland, FL?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 8 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Lakeland take?
Raleigh and Lakeland are 12 hours 8 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Raleigh and Lakeland

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Lakeland (FL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Raleigh	Current local time in Lakeland
2025-12-17, 05:45:38 EST	2025-12-17, 05:45:38 EST

How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Lakeland Florida, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Raleigh, NC and Lakeland, FL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	650 mi	1047 km	564.46 nmi
Straight line distance	573 mi	921 km	497 nmi
Difference	77 mi	126 km	67 nmi

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