How far is Alafaya, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Alafaya, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
146.13 mi
02h 19m
Flight
125.05 mi
201.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.05 mi
Kilometers
201.25 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.13 mi
Kilometers
235.18 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Alafaya
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alafaya
2026-04-22T19:33
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alafaya
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 Alafaya
72 mi
01h 09m
To Jacksonville
74.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
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 Alafaya and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alafaya and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on O'Berry Hoover Road

    1130 ft · 52 sec · O'Berry Hoover Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Colonial Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · East Colonial Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dean Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Dean Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    678 ft · 21 sec · University Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 417 Toll North: Sanford, Daytona Beach

    2885 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Central Florida GreeneWay

  7. 7

    Continue on Seminole Expressway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Seminole Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rinehart Road

    2377 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rinehart Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rinehart Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1686 ft · 43 sec · West 1st Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 East: Daytona Beach

    3006 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

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

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  17. 17

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alafaya 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 60%
I 4 East
29 mi · 20%
Seminole Expressway
16.5 mi · 11%
US 90
2.38 mi · 2%
East Colonial Drive
2.03 mi · 1%
Dean Road
1.94 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
125.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagler Beach
01h 09m from Alafaya
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alafaya 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 Alafaya to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 miles from Alafaya and 74.2 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alafaya 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 Alafaya and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 125.05 mi (201.25 km).

Alafaya

#1 Alafaya

A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.

Population78,113
Coordinates28.5641000, -81.2114000
Altitude24
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: (-81.211342, 28.564307)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $21.40
Round trip
$42.81
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.40 $42.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.72 $47.43
Premium $4.90 $25.26 $50.53
Diesel $4.35 $22.45 $44.89

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Alafaya and Jacksonville. The current time is 19:33:14.

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.