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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.48 mi
02h 17m
Flight
105.7 mi
170.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.7 mi
Kilometers
170.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.48 mi
Kilometers
229.3 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Dora
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Dora
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Dora
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
Flagler Beach
FL

City in Flagler County, Florida, United States

From Mount Dora
69.9 mi
01h 08m
To Jacksonville
72.6 mi
01h 08m

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
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 Mount Dora and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Dora and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · East 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Donnelly Street

    660 ft · 30 sec · North Donnelly Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    2656 ft · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Highland Street

    1365 ft · 43 sec · North Highland Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Sanford Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Sanford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Sorrento Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Sorrento Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3110 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward FL 429 Toll North

    43 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 429 Toll North

    1155 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto CR 46A, FL 46: Sorrento, Mount Plymouth

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway

    7.9 mi · 8 min · Wekiva Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 46

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 46

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 46

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

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

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  21. 21

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 62%
State Road 46
31 mi · 22%
Wekiva Parkway
7.89 mi · 6%
Sanford Road
4.65 mi · 3%
US 90
2.38 mi · 2%
Sorrento Avenue
2.02 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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
105.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagler Beach
01h 08m from Mount Dora
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flagler Beach, 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 Flagler Beach.

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

30 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Palatka

53 mi away
220 North 11th Street
RAIL

DeLand

55 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

76 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Dora and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 105.7 mi (170.1 km).

Mount Dora

#1 Mount Dora

City in Lake County, Florida, United States

Population14,778
Coordinates28.8024900, -81.6445200
Altitude44
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: East 7th Avenue (-81.644519, 28.802348)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $20.86
Round trip
$41.73
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Dora and Jacksonville. The current time is 20:48:03.

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.