How far is Buenaventura Lakes, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Buenaventura Lakes, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.38 mi
02h 39m
Flight
139.13 mi
223.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.13 mi
Kilometers
223.91 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.38 mi
Kilometers
267.77 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:25 PM EDT
Return by in Buenaventura Lakes
Wed, Apr 15, 5:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buenaventura Lakes
2026-04-15T11:46
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buenaventura Lakes
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ormond-by-the-Sea
FL

Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida

From Buenaventura Lakes
79.7 mi
01h 19m
To Jacksonville
86.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buenaventura Lakes and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buenaventura Lakes and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Gardenia Road

    142 m · 23 sec · Gardenia Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kumquat Lane

    79 m · 17 sec · Kumquat Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Florida Parkway

    816 ft · 24 sec · Florida Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Buenaventura Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buenaventura Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Osceola Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Ocala, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    589 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

    88 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buenaventura Lakes and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 53%
I 4 East
55 mi · 33%
Florida's Turnpike
9.84 mi · 6%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
East Osceola Parkway
1.1 mi · 1%
Buenaventura Boulevard
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ormond-by-the-Sea
01h 19m from Buenaventura Lakes
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Buenaventura Lakes and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buenaventura Lakes to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ormond-by-the-Sea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Buenaventura Lakes and 86.7 miles from Jacksonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Buenaventura Lakes and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Ormond-by-the-Sea

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ormond-by-the-Sea, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ormond-by-the-Sea.

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

15 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

46 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

64 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

65 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buenaventura Lakes and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 139.13 mi (223.91 km).

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#1 Buenaventura Lakes

Buenaventura Lakes is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.3358400, -81.3531300
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Gardenia Road (-81.353135, 28.336195)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.22 L · about $24.35
Round trip
$48.70
11.74 gal · 44.44 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.35 $48.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.98 $53.96
Premium $4.90 $28.74 $57.48
Diesel $4.35 $25.53 $51.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Buenaventura Lakes and Jacksonville. The current time is 11:46:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.