How far is Green Cove Springs, FL from Lakeside, FL?
The driving distance from Green Cove Springs, FL to Lakeside, FL is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green Cove Springs and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Cove Springs and Lakeside.
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Start on the route
7 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue
5.6 mi · 9 min · Orange Avenue
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Continue straight
120 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Doctors Inlet Road
2086 ft · 46 sec · Doctors Inlet Road
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Continue on County Road 220
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 220
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Continue on Doctors Inlet Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Doctors Inlet Road
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Turn right onto College Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · College Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Peoria Road
1262 ft · 40 sec · Peoria Road
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Turn left onto Moody Avenue
928 ft · 27 sec · Moody Avenue
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Turn right onto Parkside Avenue
103 m · 19 sec · Parkside Avenue
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Turn left onto Harden Road
68 m · 10 sec · Harden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Cove Springs and Lakeside.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Orange Avenue
Turn right onto Orange Avenue
5.64 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Green Cove Springs and Mostly Sunny near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green Cove Springs to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fruit Cove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Green Cove Springs and 7.6 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Cove Springs and Mostly Sunny near Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near Fruit Cove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fruit Cove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green Cove Springs and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.63 km).
#1 Green Cove Springs
City in Clay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 8,920 |
| Coordinates | 29.9919100, -81.6781500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeside
Small town in Navajo County
| Population | 30,943 |
| Coordinates | 30.1299600, -81.7681500 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-81.76815, 30.12996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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