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

The driving distance from Lake Mary, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
127.47 mi
01h 55m
Flight
110.59 mi
177.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.59 mi
Kilometers
177.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.47 mi
Kilometers
205.14 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Mary
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Mary
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Mary
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
Palm Coast
FL

A city in Flagler County, Florida.

From Lake Mary
62.3 mi
00h 57m
To Jacksonville
65.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Palmetto Street

    15 m · 4 sec · Palmetto Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crystal Lake Avenue

    1368 ft · 40 sec · Crystal Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Country Club Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Country Club Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway

    537 ft · 18 sec · Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Upsala Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Upsala Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Upsala Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Upsala Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Monroe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monroe Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    40 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 4 East: Daytona Beach

    1414 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

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

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Mary 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 69%
I 4 East
27.4 mi · 22%
US 90
2.38 mi · 2%
Upsala Road
2.12 mi · 2%
Country Club Road
2.1 mi · 2%
Monroe Road
1.24 mi · 1%
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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
110.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Coast
00h 57m from Lake Mary
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Mary 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 Mary to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Palm Coast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Lake Mary and 65.2 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palm Coast

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

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

RAIL

Palatka

42 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

44 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

65 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

87 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mary and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 110.59 mi (177.97 km).

Lake Mary

#1 Lake Mary

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States

Population17,486
Coordinates28.7588800, -81.3178400
Altitude19
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: Palmetto Street (-81.317729, 28.758936)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.03 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9 gal · 34.06 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.68 $41.36
Premium $4.90 $22.03 $44.06
Diesel $4.35 $19.58 $39.15

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 Mary and Jacksonville. The current time is 23:05:54.

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.