How far is Lake Lorraine, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Lorraine, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 325.3 miles (523.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.7 miles (471 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Lorraine and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Lorraine and Jacksonville.
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Start on 11th Street
50 m · 9 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.5 km · 4 min · 6th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eglin Parkway North
4.5 mi · 7 min · Eglin Parkway North
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Continue on Eglin Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Government Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Government Avenue
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Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
291.6 mi · 5 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Lorraine and Jacksonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
292 mi · 05h 14m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Lorraine and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Lorraine to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 325.3 miles (523.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Lake Lorraine and 164.2 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.7 miles (471 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.62 one way or $95.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Lorraine and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Lorraine and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Lorraine and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 292.7 mi (471.05 km).
#1 Lake Lorraine
Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida
| Population | 7,010 |
| Coordinates | 30.4415900, -86.5652300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 524 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $47.62 | $95.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.76 | $105.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.21 | $112.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $49.94 | $99.88 |
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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