How far is Black Diamond, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Black Diamond, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Diamond and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Diamond and Jacksonville.
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Start on West Black Diamond Circle
2190 ft · 2 min · West Black Diamond Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Black Diamond Circle
2064 ft · 2 min · West Black Diamond Circle
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Turn left onto North Lecanto Highway
9 mi · 16 min · North Lecanto Highway
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Turn left onto Carl G. Rose Highway
15.7 mi · 23 min · Carl G. Rose Highway
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Continue on Southwest College Road
2608 ft · 58 sec · Southwest College Road
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Lake City
1854 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Diamond and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North US 301
Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52.3 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Black Diamond and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Diamond to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Hawthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Black Diamond and 66.2 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.85 one way or $35.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Black Diamond and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Hawthorne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hawthorne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Diamond and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 110.04 mi (177.09 km).
#1 Black Diamond
Black Diamond is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.9124800, -82.4859300 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.82 | $17.85 | $35.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $20.13 | $40.26 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $27.66 | $55.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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