How far is Jacksonville, FL from East Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to East Lake, FL is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and East Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and East Lake.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O'Lakes, Tarpon Springs
2113 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 56 West
732 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 56
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road 56
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Continue on State Road 54
14 mi · 20 min · State Road 54
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Turn left onto Trinity Boulevard
5.5 mi · 10 min · Trinity Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lake Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · East Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and East Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near East Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to East Lake?
The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Jacksonville and 102.8 miles from East Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.16 one way or $60.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near East Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and East Lake. Straight-line distance: 165.78 mi (266.79 km).
#1 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Lake
City in Manistee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 30,962 |
| Coordinates | 28.1108500, -82.6948200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Lake (-82.69482, 28.11085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $30.16 | $60.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.41 | $66.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.59 | $71.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.62 | $63.25 |
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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