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

The driving distance from Lake Lucerne, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 332.7 miles (535.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313.8 miles (505 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
332.74 mi
05h 04m
Flight
313.79 mi
504.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.79 mi
Kilometers
504.99 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.74 mi
Kilometers
535.49 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Lucerne
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Lucerne
2026-04-19T05:18
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Lucerne
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Lake Lucerne
166 mi
02h 32m
To Jacksonville
166.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
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 Lucerne and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 208th Street

    806 ft · 41 sec · Northwest 208th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 25th Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · Northwest 25th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 207th Street

    879 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 207th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest 27th Avenue

    2671 ft · 59 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest 215th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 215th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
220 mi · 66%
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 32%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Northwest 215th Street
1.1 mi
FL 70
0.53 mi
Northwest 27th Avenue
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

220 mi · 03h 58m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
313.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
02h 32m from Lake Lucerne
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 332.7 miles (535.5 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166 miles from Lake Lucerne and 166.7 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 313.8 miles (505 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.70 one way or $97.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lake Lucerne and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Shores, 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 Palm Shores.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Lucerne and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 313.79 mi (504.99 km).

Lake Lucerne

#1 Lake Lucerne

Former census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, near the Broward County border.

Population9,044
Coordinates25.9650900, -80.2414400
Altitude1
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: Northwest 208th Street (-80.24144, 25.965087)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.74 gal
44.45 L · about $48.70
Round trip
$97.40
23.48 gal · 88.9 L
Estimated CO2
104.3 kg one way
Round trip: 208.7 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $48.70 $97.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.96 $107.91
Premium $4.90 $57.48 $114.96
Diesel $4.35 $51.07 $102.14

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 Lucerne and Jacksonville. The current time is 05:18:09.

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.