Driving from West Palm Beach to Lakeland
Lakeland lies 238 km (148 mi) north-west of West Palm Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 291 km (181 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| West Palm Beach | Lakeland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 120,932 | 104,401 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 33401–33422 | 33801–33815 |
Where to book car hire from West Palm Beach to Lakeland
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Staying in Lakeland
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Common questions
How far is Lakeland from West Palm Beach?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, north-west of West Palm Beach; by road roughly 291 km (181 mi).
How long does it take to get from West Palm Beach to Lakeland by car?
About 3 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between West Palm Beach and Lakeland?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.