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

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Sky Lake, FL is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.28 mi
02h 53m
Flight
130.52 mi
210.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.52 mi
Kilometers
210.05 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.28 mi
Kilometers
235.42 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sky Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Sky Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Flagler Beach
FL

City in Flagler County, Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
73.3 mi
01h 26m
To Sky Lake
73 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newnan Street

    1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Forsyth Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando

    156 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando

    3039 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South, US 92 West, US 441 South: Orange Blossom Trail

    2465 ft · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Orange Blossom Trail

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Orange Blossom Trail

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Chancery Lane

    1848 ft · 1 min · Chancery Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jordan Avenue

    1753 ft · 50 sec · Jordan Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brockbank Drive

    634 ft · 28 sec · Brockbank Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brockbank Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
87.6 mi · 60%
I 4 West
51.1 mi · 35%
South Orange Blossom Trail
3.12 mi · 2%
I 4
1.62 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.47 mi
US 17 South
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagler Beach
01h 26m from Jacksonville
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Sky Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Flagler Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Jacksonville and 73 miles from Sky Lake.

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

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Sky Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Flagler Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flagler Beach, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagler Beach.

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

30 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Palatka

53 mi away
220 North 11th Street
RAIL

DeLand

55 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

76 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Sky Lake. Straight-line distance: 130.52 mi (210.05 km).

Jacksonville

#1 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
Sky Lake

#2 Sky Lake

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population6,153
Coordinates28.4572300, -81.3914600
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Sky Lake (-81.39146, 28.45723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $21.40
Round trip
$42.81
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.40 $42.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.72 $47.43
Premium $4.90 $25.26 $50.53
Diesel $4.35 $22.45 $44.89

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Sky Lake. The current time is 06:51:24.

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.