How far is Florida Ridge, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Florida Ridge, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
217.04 mi
03h 21m
Flight
205.02 mi
329.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.02 mi
Kilometers
329.95 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.04 mi
Kilometers
349.29 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Florida Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florida Ridge
2026-04-18T04:45
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florida Ridge
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
Edgewater
FL

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Florida Ridge
108.2 mi
01h 40m
To Jacksonville
108.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florida Ridge and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Road Southwest

    2462 ft · 2 min · 7th Road Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street Southwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 9th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Oslo Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Oslo Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 82nd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 82nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 20th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2230 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    201.4 mi · 3 hr 38 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florida Ridge 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
202 mi · 93%
Oslo Road
3.71 mi · 2%
82nd Avenue
2.64 mi · 1%
9th Street Southwest
2.59 mi · 1%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
20th Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

201 mi · 03h 38m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
205.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewater
01h 40m from Florida Ridge
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florida Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florida Ridge to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Edgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Florida Ridge and 108.9 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florida Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewater

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

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

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

29 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Sanford

43 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

44 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

62 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florida Ridge and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 205.02 mi (329.95 km).

Florida Ridge

#1 Florida Ridge

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

Population18,164
Coordinates27.5803100, -80.3867200
Altitude6
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: 7th Road Southwest (-80.386581, 27.580343)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.99 L · about $31.77
Round trip
$63.55
15.32 gal · 57.98 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.77 $63.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.21 $70.41
Premium $4.90 $37.50 $75.01
Diesel $4.35 $33.32 $66.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Florida Ridge and Jacksonville. The current time is 04:45:18.

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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.