How far is Bowling Green, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Volusia County, Florida, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Jacksonville.
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Start on West Main Street
8 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Oak Avenue
25.5 mi · 36 min · Oak Avenue
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Continue on 5th Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · 5th Street
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Continue on 6th Street Northwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Street Northwest
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Continue on 8th Street Northwest
3.8 mi · 7 min · 8th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Pomelo Street
653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street
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Continue on North Buena Vista Drive
6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive
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Take the ramp straight
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
88 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
7 m · 1 sec · 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 Bowling Green and Jacksonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Lake Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Bowling Green and 113.3 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.4 miles (300 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.40 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Helen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Helen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 186.4 mi (299.98 km).
#1 Bowling Green
City in Florida
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 27.6383700, -81.8239700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $4.15 | $32.40 | $64.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.89 | $71.79 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.24 | $76.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.97 | $67.95 |
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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