How far is Orlando, FL from Lakeside, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Lakeside, FL is about 144 miles (231.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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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 02h 47m.
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 Orlando and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Lakeside.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
1163 ft · 38 sec · West Anderson Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 4 East
974 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
48.6 mi · 55 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
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltway
9.3 mi · 11 min · West Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 21: Blanding Boulevard, Collins Road
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 21: Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park Mall
3208 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 21 South: Youngerman Circle East, Orange Park Mall, South Blanding Boulevard, Argyle Forest Boulevard
102 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Blanding Boulevard
5 mi · 9 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Turn left onto College Drive
2614 ft · 1 min · College Drive
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Turn left onto Peoria Road
1305 ft · 43 sec · Peoria Road
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Turn left onto Moody Avenue
928 ft · 27 sec · Moody Avenue
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Turn right onto Parkside Avenue
103 m · 19 sec · Parkside Avenue
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Turn left onto Harden Road
68 m · 10 sec · Harden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Lakeside.
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
74.2 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 72.1 miles from Orlando and 71.8 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Sunny near Lakeside.
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 Orlando and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 112.44 mi (180.95 km).
#1 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeside
Small town in Navajo County
| Population | 30,943 |
| Coordinates | 30.1299600, -81.7681500 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-81.76815, 30.12996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.87 | $49.74 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
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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