How far is Mount Dora, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Mount Dora, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
City in Flagler County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Dora and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Dora and Jacksonville.
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Start on East 7th Avenue
22 m · 9 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Donnelly Street
660 ft · 30 sec · North Donnelly Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
2656 ft · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Highland Street
1365 ft · 43 sec · North Highland Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Continue on Sanford Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Sanford Road
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Continue on Sorrento Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Sorrento Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
3110 ft · 50 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 429 Toll North
43 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 429 Toll North
1155 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto CR 46A, FL 46: Sorrento, Mount Plymouth
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
7.9 mi · 8 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 46
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on State Road 46
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 46
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Take the ramp slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
88 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
7 m · 1 sec · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Dora and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mount Dora 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 Mount Dora to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Flagler Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Mount Dora and 72.6 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Dora and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Flagler Beach
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 Flagler Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Dora and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 105.7 mi (170.1 km).
#1 Mount Dora
City in Lake County, Florida, United States
| Population | 14,778 |
| Coordinates | 28.8024900, -81.6445200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.86 | $41.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.12 | $46.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.63 | $49.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
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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