How far is Fish Hawk, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Fish Hawk, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.35 mi
03h 39m
Flight
174.71 mi
281.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.71 mi
Kilometers
281.17 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.35 mi
Kilometers
346.57 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM EDT
Return by in Fish Hawk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fish Hawk
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fish Hawk
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 Fish Hawk
105.5 mi
01h 49m
To Jacksonville
109.9 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fish Hawk and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Ternglade Drive

    850 ft · 40 sec · Ternglade Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Churchside Drive

    82 m · 12 sec · Churchside Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

    85 m · 16 sec · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fishhawk Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fishhawk Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Brandon Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Brandon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fish Hawk 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
99.8 mi · 46%
North US 301
70.4 mi · 33%
I 10 East
17.7 mi · 8%
Lithia Pinecrest Road
7.29 mi · 3%
East Brandon Boulevard
2.76 mi · 1%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

98.7 mi · 01h 46m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
01h 49m from Fish Hawk
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fish Hawk and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fish Hawk to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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 105.5 miles from Fish Hawk and 109.9 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.52 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fish Hawk and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

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 Fish Hawk and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 174.71 mi (281.17 km).

Fish Hawk

#1 Fish Hawk

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population14,087
Coordinates27.8505800, -82.2109200
Altitude19
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: Ternglade Drive (-82.210791, 27.849789)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.77 L · about $31.52
Round trip
$63.05
15.2 gal · 57.54 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.52 $63.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.93 $69.86
Premium $4.90 $37.21 $74.42
Diesel $4.35 $33.06 $66.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fish Hawk and Jacksonville. The current time is 05:29:26.

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.