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

The driving distance from Lake Hamilton, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.25 mi
03h 07m
Flight
158.08 mi
254.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.08 mi
Kilometers
254.4 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.25 mi
Kilometers
293.31 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Hamilton
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Hamilton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Hamilton
90.9 mi
01h 33m
To Jacksonville
91.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    26 m · 4 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1607 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on North Lake Street

    1109 ft · 53 sec · North Lake Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 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 Hamilton and Jacksonville.

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
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
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 48%
I 4 East
77 mi · 42%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.3 mi
I 95
0.23 mi
North Lake Street
0.21 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
158.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Daytona
01h 33m from Lake Hamilton
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

South Daytona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Lake Hamilton and 91.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.67 one way or $53.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Hamilton and Partly 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 Hamilton and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 158.08 mi (254.4 km).

Lake Hamilton

#1 Lake Hamilton

Town in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population1,542
Coordinates28.0444600, -81.6278500
Altitude45
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: North 6th Street (-81.627934, 28.044459)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.34 L · about $26.67
Round trip
$53.34
12.86 gal · 48.68 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.67 $53.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.55 $59.10
Premium $4.90 $31.48 $62.96
Diesel $4.35 $27.97 $55.94

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 Lake Hamilton and Jacksonville. The current time is 06:30:00.

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.