How far is Crystal River, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Crystal River, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal River and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal River and Jacksonville.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Crystal Street
55 m · 10 sec · Northeast Crystal Street
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Turn left onto North Citrus Avenue
991 ft · 25 sec · North Citrus Avenue
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
19.9 mi · 26 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Turn slight right
20.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
547 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Noble Avenue
2518 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2022 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
18.8 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Southeast Williston Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road
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Continue on Southeast 11th Street
1.2 km · 2 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 Crystal River and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
20.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crystal River and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal River to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Crystal River and 67.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.70 one way or $39.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crystal River and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Gainesville
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 Gainesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal River and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 113.69 mi (182.96 km).
#1 Crystal River
City in Citrus County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,235 |
| Coordinates | 28.9024800, -82.5926000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.70 | $39.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.83 | $43.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.26 | $46.51 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
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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