How far is Fruit Cove, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Fruit Cove, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fruit Cove and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Cove and Jacksonville.
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Start on Oakvale Road
1660 ft · 1 min · Oakvale Road
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Turn left onto Fruit Cove Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road
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Turn left onto San Jose Boulevard
11.7 mi · 21 min · San Jose Boulevard
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Continue on Hendricks Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hendricks Avenue
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Turn left onto San Marco Boulevard
829 ft · 21 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Continue on San Marco Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Atlantic Boulevard
119 m · 8 sec · Atlantic Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Marco Boulevard
20 m · 1 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto San Marco Boulevard
1067 ft · 21 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Marco Boulevard
22 m · 1 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto San Marco Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · San Marco Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Museum Circle
3 m · 1 sec · Museum Circle
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Exit the roundabout onto Museum Circle
121 m · 10 sec · Museum Circle
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
7 m · 1 sec · 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 Fruit Cove and Jacksonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
San Jose Boulevard
Turn left onto San Jose Boulevard
11.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fruit Cove and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fruit Cove to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orange Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Fruit Cove and 15.2 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruit Cove and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Orange Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Ish Brant Park
Jacksonville Beach City Hall
The Island Theater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fruit Cove and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 15.3 mi (24.62 km).
#1 Fruit Cove
Census designated place
| Population | 29,362 |
| Coordinates | 30.1110700, -81.6417600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
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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