There are
2,844 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Novato, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 3 hours to go from Lakeland, Florida to Novato, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Novato, CA) is 2,431.32 mi.
2,844 mi = 4,576.29 kms