How far is Crystal Springs, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Crystal Springs, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Marion County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Springs and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Springs and Jacksonville.
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Start on Bay Avenue
38 m · 9 sec · Bay Avenue
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Turn right onto Paul S Buchman Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Paul S Buchman Highway
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Turn straight onto Gall Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Gall Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto 7th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
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Continue on Fort King Road
1555 ft · 33 sec · Fort King Road
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Turn right onto Gall Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · Gall Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Street
44 m · 2 sec · 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street
965 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala
3051 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Springs and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Crystal Springs and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Springs to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Crystal Springs and 92.8 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.61 one way or $49.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crystal Springs and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Reddick
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 Reddick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Springs and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 151.65 mi (244.06 km).
#1 Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.1814000, -82.1575800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.80 | $24.61 | $49.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $27.74 | $55.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.98 | $59.95 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $38.19 | $76.37 |
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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