How far is Lakeside, FL from Keystone Heights, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeside, FL to Keystone Heights, FL is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Clay County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and Keystone Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Keystone Heights.
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Start on Harden Road
68 m · 11 sec · Harden Road
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Turn right onto Parkside Avenue
103 m · 20 sec · Parkside Avenue
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Turn left onto Moody Avenue
928 ft · 27 sec · Moody Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peoria Road
1262 ft · 37 sec · Peoria Road
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Turn right onto College Drive
2562 ft · 53 sec · College Drive
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Turn left onto Blanding Boulevard
31.1 mi · 44 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Turn right onto Walker Drive
34 m · 3 sec · Walker Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walker Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeside and Keystone Heights.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Blanding Boulevard
Turn left onto Blanding Boulevard
31.1 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lakeside and Mostly Sunny near Keystone Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeside to Keystone Heights?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Penney Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Lakeside and 15.8 miles from Keystone Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeside and Mostly Sunny near Keystone Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Penney Farms
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Penney Farms.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Keystone Heights. Straight-line distance: 28.51 mi (45.89 km).
#1 Lakeside
Small town in Navajo County
| Population | 30,943 |
| Coordinates | 30.1299600, -81.7681500 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keystone Heights
City in Clay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,549 |
| Coordinates | 29.7860800, -82.0314900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walker Drive (-82.03161, 29.785932)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
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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