How far is Bokeelia, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Bokeelia, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 328.3 miles (528.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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
328.27 mi
05h 27m
Flight
252.43 mi
406.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.43 mi
Kilometers
406.24 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.27 mi
Kilometers
528.3 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Tue, May 26, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bokeelia
Tue, May 26, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bokeelia
2026-05-25T23:49
Arrive Jacksonville
Tue, May 26, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bokeelia
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
San Antonio
FL

City in Pasco County, Florida, USA

From Bokeelia
163.9 mi
02h 43m
To Jacksonville
164.4 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    553 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Stringfellow Road

    7.1 mi · 17 min · Stringfellow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pine Island Road Northwest

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Island Road Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Pine Island Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burnt Store Road South

    2 mi · 3 min · Burnt Store Road South

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Burnt Store Road North

    16 mi · 23 min · Burnt Store Road North

  7. 7

    Continue on Jones Loop Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Jones Loop Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    195.6 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bokeelia 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
196 mi · 60%
North US 301
70.4 mi · 21%
I 10 East
17.7 mi · 5%
Burnt Store Road North
16 mi · 5%
Stringfellow Road
7.09 mi · 2%
Pine Island Road Northwest
3.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

196 mi · 03h 30m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.9 mi
252.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Antonio
02h 43m from Bokeelia
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bokeelia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.3 miles (528.3 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Bokeelia and 164.4 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.03 one way or $96.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Bokeelia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near San Antonio

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

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

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

9 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bokeelia and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 252.43 mi (406.24 km).

Bokeelia

#1 Bokeelia

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population1,780
Coordinates26.7056300, -82.1589800
Altitude0
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: Main Street (-82.158975, 26.705687)
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 33m
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
11.58 gal
43.85 L · about $48.03
Round trip
$96.07
23.16 gal · 87.7 L
Estimated CO2
102.9 kg one way
Round trip: 205.8 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $48.03 $96.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.22 $106.44
Premium $4.90 $56.70 $113.39
Diesel $4.35 $50.37 $100.75

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bokeelia and Jacksonville. The current time is 23:49:14.

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.