How far is Orange Park, FL from Lakeside, FL?

The driving distance from Orange Park, FL to Lakeside, FL is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.72 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.45 mi
7.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.45 mi
Kilometers
7.16 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.72 mi
Kilometers
7.59 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Orange Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange Park
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Lakeside
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orange Park
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
Fruit Cove
FL

Census designated place

From Orange Park
2.4 mi
00h 05m
To Lakeside
2.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orange Park and Lakeside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange Park and Lakeside.

  1. 1

    Start on Plainfield Avenue

    31 m · 8 sec · Plainfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kingsley Avenue

    1076 ft · 28 sec · Kingsley Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Doctors Lake Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Doctors Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Moody Avenue

    57 m · 13 sec · Moody Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Moody Avenue

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Moody Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Orchard Street

    148 m · 23 sec · Orchard Street

  7. 7

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

    101 m · 15 sec · Harden Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
170.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Moody Avenue
3.37 mi · 71%
Doctors Lake Drive
0.97 mi · 21%
Kingsley Avenue
0.2 mi · 4%
Orchard Street
0.09 mi · 2%
Harden Road
0.06 mi · 1%
Plainfield Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Moody Avenue

Continue on Moody Avenue

3.34 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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruit Cove
00h 05m from Orange Park
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orange Park and Sunny near Lakeside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange Park to Lakeside?

The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Fruit Cove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Orange Park and 2.4 miles from Lakeside.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orange Park and Sunny near Lakeside.

Stop Ideas Near Fruit Cove

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 Fruit Cove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Food stop 11.8 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 13.3 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 4.8 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 Fruit Cove.

RAIL

Jacksonville

30 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

51 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Waldo, Florida

62 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

83 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange Park and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 4.45 mi (7.16 km).

Orange Park

#1 Orange Park

Town in Florida

Population8,777
Coordinates30.1660700, -81.7064800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Lakeside

#2 Lakeside

Small town in Navajo County

Population30,943
Coordinates30.1299600, -81.7681500
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Orange Park (-81.70648, 30.16607)
End: Lakeside (-81.76815, 30.12996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.63 L · about $0.71
Round trip
$1.41
0.34 gal · 1.26 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $0.71 $1.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.78 $1.56
Premium $4.90 $0.83 $1.66
Diesel $4.35 $0.74 $1.48

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 Orange Park and Lakeside. The current time is 03:09:40.

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.