How far is Lakeside, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeside, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.58 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.5 mi
24.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.5 mi
Kilometers
24.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.58 mi
Kilometers
33.12 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Lakeside
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeside
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakeside
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Oak Hill
FL

City in Florida

From Lakeside
11.1 mi
00h 16m
To Jacksonville
9.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NE
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 Lakeside and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Harden Road

    68 m · 11 sec · Harden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkside Avenue

    103 m · 20 sec · Parkside Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moody Avenue

    928 ft · 27 sec · Moody Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peoria Road

    1262 ft · 37 sec · Peoria Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto College Drive

    2562 ft · 54 sec · College Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Blanding Boulevard

    5 mi · 9 min · Blanding Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Savannah

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · West Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Beltway
6.64 mi · 32%
Blanding Boulevard
5.62 mi · 27%
I 10 East
4.95 mi · 24%
I 95 North
1.4 mi · 7%
I 295 North
1.2 mi · 6%
Union Street
0.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Beltway

Merge slight left onto West Beltway

6.64 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Hill
00h 16m from Lakeside
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakeside 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 Lakeside to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oak Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Lakeside and 9.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakeside and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oak Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Food stop 7.2 mi away

Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville

Jacksonville , FL
2012 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Rating 4.6/5 447 reviews New American restaurant,American restaurant,Brunch restaurant,Charcuterie,Cocktail bar,Restaurant
Jacksonville City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Jacksonville City Hall

Jacksonville , FL
117 W Duval St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Rating 3.7/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
The Island Theater
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

The Island Theater

Fleming Island , FL
1860 Town Hall Cir #54, Fleming Island, FL 32003
Rating 4.7/5 138 reviews Theater company,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Hill.

RAIL

Jacksonville

14 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
BUS

Waldo, Florida

65 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

67 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

86 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 15.5 mi (24.95 km).

Lakeside

#1 Lakeside

Small town in Navajo County

Population30,943
Coordinates30.1299600, -81.7681500
Altitude20
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: Harden Road (-81.76824, 30.13024)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.06
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.03 $6.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.36 $6.71
Premium $4.90 $3.57 $7.15
Diesel $4.35 $3.18 $6.35

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 Lakeside and Jacksonville. The current time is 21:20:17.

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.