How far is Arcadia, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Arcadia, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.52 mi
04h 19m
Flight
215.67 mi
347.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.67 mi
Kilometers
347.08 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.52 mi
Kilometers
404.79 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Arcadia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-04-23T03:29
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
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
Heathrow
FL

Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida

From Arcadia
123 mi
02h 09m
To Jacksonville
128.5 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hickory Street

    12 m · 5 sec · East Hickory Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brevard Avenue

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Brevard Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pomelo Street

    653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Buena Vista Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

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

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Buena Vista Drive
89.6 mi · 36%
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 35%
Brevard Avenue
64.8 mi · 26%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
I 95
0.23 mi
Pomelo Street
0.12 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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
215.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heathrow
02h 09m from Arcadia
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arcadia and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Heathrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Arcadia and 128.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.83 one way or $73.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arcadia and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Heathrow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Heathrow, 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 Heathrow.

RAIL

Sanford

10 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

19 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

26 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

28 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 215.67 mi (347.08 km).

Arcadia

#1 Arcadia

City in Florida

Population8,442
Coordinates27.2158800, -81.8584200
Altitude18
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: East Hickory Street (-81.858392, 27.215942)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.6 L · about $36.83
Round trip
$73.67
17.76 gal · 67.2 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.83 $73.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.81 $81.62
Premium $4.90 $43.48 $86.95
Diesel $4.35 $38.63 $77.26

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 Arcadia and Jacksonville. The current time is 03:29:24.

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.