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

The driving distance from Lake Alfred, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.91 mi
02h 50m
Flight
154.84 mi
249.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.84 mi
Kilometers
249.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.91 mi
Kilometers
292.75 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Alfred
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Alfred
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Alfred
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
South Daytona
FL

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America

From Lake Alfred
90.8 mi
01h 25m
To Jacksonville
91.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Haines Boulevard

    2018 ft · 2 min · East Haines Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Shore Way

    145 m · 19 sec · Lake Shore Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pomelo Street

    653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Buena Vista Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

    88 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Buena Vista Drive
89.6 mi · 49%
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 49%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
East Haines Boulevard
0.38 mi
I 95
0.23 mi
Pomelo Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Daytona
01h 25m from Lake Alfred
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Alfred and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

South Daytona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Lake Alfred and 91.1 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.63 one way or $53.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Daytona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Daytona, 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 South Daytona.

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

7 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

38 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

48 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

72 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Alfred and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 154.84 mi (249.19 km).

Lake Alfred

#1 Lake Alfred

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,331
Coordinates28.0919600, -81.7234100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 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
Start: East Haines Boulevard (-81.72341, 28.091873)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.3 L · about $26.63
Round trip
$53.26
12.84 gal · 48.6 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.63 $53.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.51 $59.01
Premium $4.90 $31.43 $62.86
Diesel $4.35 $27.93 $55.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Alfred and Jacksonville. The current time is 01:17:50.

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.