How far is Archer, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Archer, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
87.63 mi
01h 45m
Flight
75.79 mi
121.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.79 mi
Kilometers
121.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.63 mi
Kilometers
141.03 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Archer
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Archer
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Archer
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
Starke
FL

Town in Florida

From Archer
43.3 mi
00h 52m
To Jacksonville
44.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph ESE
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 Archer and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2573 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Archer Road

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Southwest Archer Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Archer Road

    2045 ft · 44 sec · Archer Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Southwest 16th Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Southwest 16th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1936 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Depot Avenue

    29 m · 2 sec · Southeast Depot Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Depot Avenue

    1065 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Depot Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Depot Avenue

    43 m · 4 sec · Southeast Depot Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Depot Avenue

    1078 ft · 29 sec · Southeast Depot Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast 7th Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Southeast 7th Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 7th Avenue

    1982 ft · 57 sec · Southeast 7th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast 11th Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · Southeast 11th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Waldo Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Waldo Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Waldo Road

    1599 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Waldo Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Waldo Road

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Waldo Road

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Sid Martin Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Starke Bypass

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Starke Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Starke Bypass
27.9 mi · 32%
I 10 East
17.7 mi · 20%
Waldo Road
13.1 mi · 15%
Southwest Archer Road
11.6 mi · 13%
Sid Martin Highway
8.79 mi · 10%
Southwest 16th Avenue
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Starke Bypass

Continue straight

18.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starke
00h 52m from Archer
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Archer and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Starke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Archer and 44.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Starke

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

18 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

38 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Palatka

56 mi away
220 North 11th Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

60 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Archer and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 75.79 mi (121.98 km).

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#1 Archer

City in Florida

Population1,204
Coordinates29.5299700, -82.5190000
Altitude28
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: US 27 (-82.519135, 29.52997)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $12.82
Round trip
$25.63
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.82 $25.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.20 $28.40
Premium $4.90 $15.13 $30.26
Diesel $4.35 $13.44 $26.88

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 Archer and Jacksonville. The current time is 05:29:31.

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.