How far is Clermont, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Clermont, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.23 mi
02h 35m
Flight
123.38 mi
198.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.38 mi
Kilometers
198.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.23 mi
Kilometers
265.92 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Clermont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clermont
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clermont
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ormond Beach
FL

A city in Volusia County, Florida.

From Clermont
82.8 mi
01h 17m
To Jacksonville
82.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    803 ft · 39 sec · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2488 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2844 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    6 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · East-West Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Daytona Beach

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

    88 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clermont 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 53%
I 4 East
49.4 mi · 30%
East-West Expressway
7.71 mi · 5%
10th Street
7.21 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
6.02 mi · 4%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
123.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ormond Beach
01h 17m from Clermont
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clermont and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Ormond Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Clermont and 82.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.18 one way or $48.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clermont and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Ormond Beach

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

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

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

8 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

42 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

58 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

70 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clermont and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 123.38 mi (198.56 km).

Clermont

#1 Clermont

A city in Lake County, Florida.

Population39,850
Coordinates28.5494400, -81.7728500
Altitude43
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: Linden Street (-81.77285, 28.549571)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.07 L · about $24.18
Round trip
$48.37
11.66 gal · 44.14 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.18 $48.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.79 $53.59
Premium $4.90 $28.54 $57.09
Diesel $4.35 $25.36 $50.72

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clermont and Jacksonville. The current time is 19:30:25.

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.