How far is Citrus Park, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Citrus Park, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
196.91 mi
03h 20m
Flight
165.19 mi
265.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.19 mi
Kilometers
265.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.91 mi
Kilometers
316.89 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, May 30, 2:35 PM EDT
Return by in Citrus Park
Sat, May 30, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citrus Park
2026-05-30T11:15
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, May 30, 2:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Citrus Park
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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Citrus Park
98.4 mi
01h 40m
To Jacksonville
98.5 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Park and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Gunn Highway

    32 m · 6 sec · Gunn Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ehrlich Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Ehrlich Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Bearss Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Bearss Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Bearss Avenue

    1302 ft · 27 sec · East Bearss Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 275 North

    1685 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
89.9 mi · 46%
North US 301
70.4 mi · 36%
I 10 East
17.7 mi · 9%
Ehrlich Road
4.37 mi · 2%
West Bearss Avenue
2.58 mi · 1%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 28m

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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
01h 40m from Citrus Park
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Citrus Park and 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 Citrus Park to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Citrus Park and 98.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.83 one way or $57.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Citrus Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citrus Park and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 165.19 mi (265.85 km).

Citrus Park

#1 Citrus Park

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population24,252
Coordinates28.0783500, -82.5698200
Altitude13
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: Gunn Highway (-82.570084, 28.078349)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.3 L · about $28.83
Round trip
$57.66
13.9 gal · 52.6 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.83 $57.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.94 $63.88
Premium $4.90 $34.03 $68.05
Diesel $4.35 $30.23 $60.46

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Citrus Park and Jacksonville. The current time is 11:15:09.

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.