How far is Alva, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Alva, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
328.37 mi
05h 14m
Flight
249.9 mi
402.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.9 mi
Kilometers
402.17 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.37 mi
Kilometers
528.46 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Alva
Wed, Apr 15, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alva
2026-04-15T04:38
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alva
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oak Ridge
FL

In the US state of Florida, Oak Ridge is a census-designated place located in Orange County.

From Alva
146.1 mi
02h 37m
To Jacksonville
182.2 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alva and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    2436 ft · 50 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    14 mi · 19 min · North Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    38 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    26.4 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    918 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    41.5 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  18. 18

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alva and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Bridge Street
111 mi · 34%
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 27%
I 4 East
77 mi · 23%
Palm Beach Boulevard
12.1 mi · 4%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Broadway Street
0.46 mi
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.5 mi
249.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Ridge
02h 37m from Alva
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alva and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alva to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km) and usually takes 05h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oak Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Alva and 182.2 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.08 one way or $96.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alva and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge

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 Oak Ridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Ridge.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

7 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

16 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

20 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

40 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alva and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 249.9 mi (402.17 km).

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#1 Alva

Alva is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.7156200, -81.6100800
Altitude5
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: Broadway Street (-81.610177, 26.71562)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.59 gal
43.86 L · about $48.08
Round trip
$96.15
23.18 gal · 87.72 L
Estimated CO2
103 kg one way
Round trip: 206 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $48.08 $96.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.27 $106.54
Premium $4.90 $56.74 $113.49
Diesel $4.35 $50.42 $100.83

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alva and Jacksonville. The current time is 04:38:55.

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.