How far is Jacksonville, FL from Placid Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Placid Lakes, FL is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Flight 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 05h 08m.
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.
Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Placid Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Placid Lakes.
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Start on Union Street
596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Newnan Street
1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street
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Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont
2503 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2264 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1202 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
15.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Lake Mirror Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Mirror Drive
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Turn left onto Placid View Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · Placid View Drive
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard Northeast
79 m · 8 sec · Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road Northeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Placid Lakes Boulevard
849 ft · 23 sec · Placid Lakes Boulevard
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Challenger Street Northwest
2826 ft · 2 min · Challenger Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
830 ft · 36 sec · Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Placid Lakes.
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 95 South
Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jacksonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Placid Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Placid Lakes?
The road trip is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Heathrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Jacksonville and 123 miles from Placid Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 6:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jacksonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Placid Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Heathrow
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 Heathrow.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Placid Lakes. Straight-line distance: 214.08 mi (344.53 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 Placid Lakes
City in United States of America
| Population | 3,716 |
| Coordinates | 27.2414400, -81.4070200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Placid Lakes (-81.40702, 27.24144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $36.09 | $72.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.99 | $79.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.60 | $85.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.84 | $75.69 |
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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