How far is Jacksonville, FL from Lakeside, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeside, FL is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Lakeside.
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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
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Orange Park, Daytona Beach
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto West Beltway
6.7 mi · 8 min · West Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 21: Collins Road, Blanding Boulevard
2842 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 21: Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park Mall
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 21: Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park Mall
950 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 21 South: Youngerman Circle, Orange Park Mall, Blanding Boulevard, Argyle Forest Boulevard
746 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Blanding Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Turn left onto College Drive
2614 ft · 1 min · College Drive
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Turn left onto Peoria Road
1305 ft · 43 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 Jacksonville 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.
West Beltway
Merge slight right onto West Beltway
6.7 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Oak Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Jacksonville and 11.4 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Jacksonville City Hall
The Island Theater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 15.5 mi (24.95 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 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
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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