How far is Bronson, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Bronson, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bronson and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bronson and Jacksonville.
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Start on Thrasher Drive
6.8 mi · 10 min · Thrasher Drive
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Continue on Southwest Archer Road
14.4 mi · 22 min · Southwest Archer Road
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Continue on Archer Road
2045 ft · 44 sec · Archer Road
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Turn straight onto Southwest 16th Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Southwest 16th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1936 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Depot Avenue
29 m · 2 sec · Southeast Depot Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Depot Avenue
1065 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Depot Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Depot Avenue
43 m · 4 sec · Southeast Depot Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Depot Avenue
1078 ft · 29 sec · Southeast Depot Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast 7th Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Southeast 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 7th Avenue
1982 ft · 57 sec · Southeast 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast 11th Street
2261 ft · 1 min · Southeast 11th Street
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Continue on Waldo Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
1599 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
11.7 mi · 16 min · Waldo Road
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Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Continue on Starke Bypass
6.4 mi · 7 min · Starke Bypass
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 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 Bronson and Jacksonville.
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.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bronson to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 47.9 miles from Bronson and 48.9 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bronson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Starke
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 Starke.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bronson and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 85.02 mi (136.82 km).
#1 Bronson
Town in Levy County, Florida
| Population | 1,164 |
| Coordinates | 29.4477400, -82.6423300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $14.19 | $28.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.88 | $29.75 |
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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