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

The driving distance from Penney Farms, FL to Lakeside, FL is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
13.3 mi
00h 25m
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
13.3 mi
Kilometers
21.4 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside
Thu, Nov 12, 7:10 AM EST
Return by in Penney Farms
Thu, Nov 12, 7:36 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penney Farms
2026-11-12T06:44
Arrive Lakeside
Thu, Nov 12, 7:10 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 25m
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 Penney Farms
10:00 PM EST
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
Asbury Lake
FL

Census designated place

From Penney Farms
6.6 mi
00h 12m
To Lakeside
6.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morton Drive

    16 m · 4 sec · Morton Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

    1016 ft · 47 sec · Lewis Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Henley Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Henley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Henley Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Henley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Blanding Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Blanding Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Parkridge Avenue

    1198 ft · 53 sec · Parkridge Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto College Drive

    978 ft · 24 sec · College Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Peoria Road

    1305 ft · 43 sec · Peoria Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Moody Avenue

    928 ft · 27 sec · Moody Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Parkside Avenue

    103 m · 19 sec · Parkside Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harden Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Harden Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harden Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penney Farms 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
16 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henley Road
5.95 mi · 45%
Blanding Boulevard
2.63 mi · 20%
Lewis Avenue
1.04 mi · 8%
Peoria Road
0.25 mi · 2%
Parkridge Avenue
0.23 mi · 2%
College Drive
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henley Road

Continue on Henley Road

3.3 mi · 00h 06m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asbury Lake
00h 12m from Penney Farms
Leave By
7:38 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Penney Farms and Mostly Cloudy near Lakeside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 6.6 miles from Penney Farms and 6.6 miles from Lakeside.

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 2.6 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 Penney Farms and Mostly Cloudy near Lakeside.

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 Penney Farms and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 10.69 mi (17.2 km).

Penney Farms

#1 Penney Farms

Town in Clay County, Florida, United States

Population839
Coordinates29.9796900, -81.8103700
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Lakeside

#2 Lakeside

Small town in Navajo County

Population30,943
Coordinates30.1299600, -81.7681500
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Penney Farms (-81.81037, 29.97969)
End: Lakeside (-81.76815, 30.12996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
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 Penney Farms and Lakeside. The current time is 06:44:56.

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.