Road trip from Lakeland to Macon
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ITINERARY
6h 53m366 miles22 stops
1
Escapology
Escape Rooms are a fun, immersive, & entertaining indoor activity that’s great for families, friends, co-workers, couples, and corporate team building! Each of our escape rooms challenge your team to collaborate, communicate, & problem solve within a certain time limit, while still maintaining that sense of fun! Located in Downtown Lakeland next door to Gent’s Classic Cuts, guests will be challenged in this new attraction by working together to find clues, solve puzzles, and decode locks that will free them from the escape room within the hour. All of our Escape Games are Private and can book a room with a minimum of 2 guests up to 8 guests per escape game. We have four different themed games to choose from: Antidote, Arizona Shootout, Budapest Express, & Th3 Cod3! DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO ESCAPE? BOOK AN ESCAPE ROOM TODAY!
2
Frances Langford Promenade
3
DayDreams Day Spa
4
Island H2O Water Park
Island H2O Water Park is your place for family fun! Tube slides, raft riding & splash zones, plus luxury cabana rentals at a sprawling water park.
5
West Gate Flea Market
6
The Legends Walk Course
7
Orange Lake Golf
Orange Lake Resort is a 54-hole golf facility located just minutes from world-famous Disney World on Hwy 192. Boasting an 18-hole championship course designed by Arnold Palmer, The Legends at Orange Lake Resort offers two distinct play experiences. The Reserve at Orange Lake consists of 18 holes and expansive greens that were specifically redesigned to be in harmony with our carefully preserved wetlands to give you the taste of natural Florida. Cranes Bend at Orange Lake Resort is a par-30 executive 9-hole course that pays tribute to Orange Lake Resort's diverse wildlife. The Legends Walk at Orange Lake Resort invites you to step back into the early days of the game. Golf legend, Arnold Palmer, designed this unique par 3, 1,581-yard walking course for a quick and exciting nine holes of golf. Kids always play free at the Legends Walk Course!
8
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
9
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
10
Lake Rianhard
11
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
12
The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
13
Al Lopez Park
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
14
Bayshore Boulevard
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
15
Baseline Golf Course
This is a 19-hole, public golf course.
16
Baseline Road Trailhead
17
Bonkerz Comedy Club - Ocala
Bonkerz Comedy Club inside The Lodge brings in the funniest comedians from TV & the movies the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 8pm.
18
Marion Theatre
19
The Brick City Center for the Arts
Located in historic downtown Ocala, The Brick City Center for the Arts features the art of our area's most talented artist. The exhibits change every month and features a variety of medium including visual, pottery, wood, metal, paper, and more. Artful gifts can be found in The Brick's gift shop. A charming courtyard is adjacent to The Brick and makes a lovely place to sit and enjoy!
20
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
21
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
22
Depot Park
Depot Park is a signature city park in downtown Gainesville providing a space for unique public outdoor enjoyment. Depot features a children's adventure play area with a custom splash pad of waterfalls, water soakers, and ground jets. A water's edge promenade hosts special events like food truck rallies, art festivals, and musical performances. The park is fully staffed and free of charge.
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OVERVIEW
Lakeland to Macon
1
Start:Escapology
Lakeland, Florida·
5.0
(909) review
Escape Rooms are a fun, immersive, & entertaining indoor activity that’s great for families, friends, co-workers, couples, and corporate team building! Each of our escape rooms challenge your team to collaborate, communicate, & problem solve within a certain time limit, while still maintaining that sense of fun! Located in Downtown Lakeland next door to Gent’s Classic Cuts, guests will be challenged in this new attraction by working together to find clues, solve puzzles, and decode locks that will free them from the escape room within the hour. All of our Escape Games are Private and can book a room with a minimum of 2 guests up to 8 guests per escape game. We have four different themed games to choose from: Antidote, Arizona Shootout, Budapest Express, & Th3 Cod3! DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO ESCAPE? BOOK AN ESCAPE ROOM TODAY!
2
Start:Frances Langford Promenade
Lakeland, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
501 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
3
Start:DayDreams Day Spa
Lakeland, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
1463 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803-7966
4
Start:Island H2O Water Park
Kissimmee, Florida·
3.5
(96) review
Island H2O Water Park is your place for family fun! Tube slides, raft riding & splash zones, plus luxury cabana rentals at a sprawling water park.
5
Start:West Gate Flea Market
Kissimmee, Florida·
2.5
(79) review
8546 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747-1014
6
Start:The Legends Walk Course
Kissimmee, Florida·
4.0
(96) review
8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747-8217
7
Start:Orange Lake Golf
Kissimmee, Florida·
3.5
(71) review
Orange Lake Resort is a 54-hole golf facility located just minutes from world-famous Disney World on Hwy 192. Boasting an 18-hole championship course designed by Arnold Palmer, The Legends at Orange Lake Resort offers two distinct play experiences. The Reserve at Orange Lake consists of 18 holes and expansive greens that were specifically redesigned to be in harmony with our carefully preserved wetlands to give you the taste of natural Florida. Cranes Bend at Orange Lake Resort is a par-30 executive 9-hole course that pays tribute to Orange Lake Resort's diverse wildlife. The Legends Walk at Orange Lake Resort invites you to step back into the early days of the game. Golf legend, Arnold Palmer, designed this unique par 3, 1,581-yard walking course for a quick and exciting nine holes of golf. Kids always play free at the Legends Walk Course!
8
Start:University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(98) review
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
9
Start:Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
5.0
(99) review
1050 Celebration Ave, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4867
10
Start:Lake Rianhard
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
4.5
(95) review
701 Front St Em frente a Market Street, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4915
11
Start:Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(96) review
1630 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
12
Start:The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(91) review
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602-5331
13
Start:Al Lopez Park
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(97) review
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
14
Start:Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(972) review
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
15
Start:Baseline Golf Course
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(76) review
This is a 19-hole, public golf course.
16
Start:Baseline Road Trailhead
Ocala, Florida·
5.0
(8) review
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
17
Start:Bonkerz Comedy Club - Ocala
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(7) review
Bonkerz Comedy Club inside The Lodge brings in the funniest comedians from TV & the movies the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 8pm.
18
Start:Marion Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
19
Start:The Brick City Center for the Arts
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(7) review
Located in historic downtown Ocala, The Brick City Center for the Arts features the art of our area's most talented artist. The exhibits change every month and features a variety of medium including visual, pottery, wood, metal, paper, and more. Artful gifts can be found in The Brick's gift shop. A charming courtyard is adjacent to The Brick and makes a lovely place to sit and enjoy!
20
Start:Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
21
Start:Young's Paso Fino Ranch
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
22
Start:Depot Park
Gainesville, Florida·
5.0
(94) review
Depot Park is a signature city park in downtown Gainesville providing a space for unique public outdoor enjoyment. Depot features a children's adventure play area with a custom splash pad of waterfalls, water soakers, and ground jets. A water's edge promenade hosts special events like food truck rallies, art festivals, and musical performances. The park is fully staffed and free of charge.
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What's the driving distance between Lakeland and Macon?
The distance is 366 miles
What's the travel time between Lakeland and Macon?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 6h 53m mins in normal traffic
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The weather in Macon is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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