How far is Lakeside, FL from Penney Farms, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeside, FL to Penney Farms, FL is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.35 mi
00h 26m
Flight
10.69 mi
17.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.69 mi
Kilometers
17.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.35 mi
Kilometers
21.48 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penney Farms
Thu, Nov 12, 8:11 AM EST
Return by in Lakeside
Thu, Nov 12, 8:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeside
2026-11-12T07:44
Arrive Penney Farms
Thu, Nov 12, 8:11 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakeside
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Asbury Lake
FL

Census designated place

From Lakeside
6.7 mi
00h 13m
To Penney Farms
6.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and Penney Farms.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Penney Farms.

  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

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · College Drive

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on College Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · College Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Doctors Inlet Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Doctors Inlet Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Henley Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Henley Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Poling Boulevard

    1035 ft · 30 sec · Poling Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Morton Drive

    983 ft · 43 sec · Morton Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morton Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henley Road
7.15 mi · 54%
Doctors Inlet Road
2.44 mi · 18%
College Drive
2.15 mi · 16%
Peoria Road
0.24 mi · 2%
Poling Boulevard
0.2 mi · 1%
Morton Drive
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henley Road

Turn left onto Henley Road

4.6 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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asbury Lake
00h 13m from Lakeside
Leave By
7:38 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakeside and Mostly Cloudy near Penney Farms.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeside to Penney Farms?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Asbury Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Lakeside and 6.6 miles from Penney Farms.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakeside and Mostly Cloudy near Penney Farms.

Stop Ideas Near Asbury Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Asbury Lake, 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 Asbury Lake.

RAIL

Jacksonville

37 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
BUS

Waldo, Florida

44 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

48 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

66 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Penney Farms. Straight-line distance: 10.69 mi (17.2 km).

Lakeside

#1 Lakeside

Small town in Navajo County

Population30,943
Coordinates30.1299600, -81.7681500
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Penney Farms

#2 Penney Farms

Town in Clay County, Florida, United States

Population839
Coordinates29.9796900, -81.8103700
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Harden Road (-81.76824, 30.13024)
End: Morton Drive (-81.810369, 29.979645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.77 $3.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.60 $2.16 $4.32
Diesel $5.87 $2.76 $5.52

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeside and Penney Farms. The current time is 07:44:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.