How far is Cypress Lake, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Cypress Lake, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.6 miles (422.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.12 mi
05h 21m
Flight
262.56 mi
422.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.56 mi
Kilometers
422.55 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.12 mi
Kilometers
532.89 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, May 3, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Cypress Lake
Mon, May 4, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cypress Lake
2026-05-03T17:05
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, May 3, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cypress Lake
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Doctor Phillips
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Cypress Lake
150.7 mi
02h 40m
To Jacksonville
180.4 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cypress Lake and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Lake and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Myerlee Country Club Boulevard

    106 m · 21 sec · Myerlee Country Club Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Winkler Road

    2692 ft · 1 min · Winkler Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cypress Lake Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cypress Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summerlin Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Summerlin Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Boy Scout Drive

    3109 ft · 1 min · Boy Scout Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Fowler Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Colonial Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Colonial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Babcock Ranch Road

    36.3 mi · 46 min · Babcock Ranch Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Hickory Street

    1471 ft · 31 sec · East Hickory Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Mills Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Mills Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dickhaut Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Dickhaut Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Brevard Avenue

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Brevard Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pomelo Street

    653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Buena Vista Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  27. 27

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

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  28. 28

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  31. 31

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  36. 36

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  37. 37

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cypress Lake and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Buena Vista Drive
89.6 mi · 27%
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 27%
Brevard Avenue
64 mi · 19%
Babcock Ranch Road
36.3 mi · 11%
I 75 North
4.66 mi · 1%
Colonial Boulevard
4.09 mi · 1%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.5 mi
262.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doctor Phillips
02h 40m from Cypress Lake
Leave By
6:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cypress Lake and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cypress Lake to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km) and usually takes 05h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Doctor Phillips is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Cypress Lake and 180.4 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 262.6 miles (422.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.45 one way or $96.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cypress Lake and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Doctor Phillips

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Doctor Phillips and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doctor Phillips.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

14 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

19 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

21 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

45 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cypress Lake and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 262.56 mi (422.55 km).

Cypress Lake

#1 Cypress Lake

Census designated place

Population11,846
Coordinates26.5381300, -81.8992500
Altitude1
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: Myerlee Country Club Boulevard (-81.899257, 26.53853)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.68 gal
44.23 L · about $48.45
Round trip
$96.90
23.36 gal · 88.46 L
Estimated CO2
103.8 kg one way
Round trip: 207.6 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $48.45 $96.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.68 $107.36
Premium $4.90 $57.19 $114.37
Diesel $4.35 $50.81 $101.62

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cypress Lake and Jacksonville. The current time is 17:05:15.

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.