How far is Gateway, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Gateway, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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
325.29 mi
05h 12m
Flight
259.48 mi
417.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.48 mi
Kilometers
417.6 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.29 mi
Kilometers
523.51 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Gateway
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gateway
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gateway
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
Tangelo Park
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Gateway
147.9 mi
02h 36m
To Jacksonville
177.3 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly 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 Gateway and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gateway and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Persimmon Court

    64 m · 15 sec · Persimmon Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bent Pine Drive

    607 ft · 28 sec · Bent Pine Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mahogany Run

    2775 ft · 2 min · Mahogany Run

  4. 4

    Continue on Mahogany Run

    44 m · 6 sec · Mahogany Run

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Gateway Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Babcock Ranch Road

    36.3 mi · 46 min · Babcock Ranch Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Hickory Street

    1471 ft · 31 sec · East Hickory Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Mills Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Mills Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dickhaut Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Dickhaut Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Brevard Avenue

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Brevard Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pomelo Street

    653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Buena Vista Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  30. 30

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  35. 35

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  36. 36

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gateway and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Buena Vista Drive
89.6 mi · 28%
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 27%
Brevard Avenue
64 mi · 20%
Babcock Ranch Road
36.3 mi · 11%
I 75 North
3.14 mi · 1%
Palm Beach Boulevard
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 34m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
259.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tangelo Park
02h 36m from Gateway
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gateway and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gateway to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Tangelo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Gateway and 177.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.62 one way or $95.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gateway and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Tangelo Park

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 Tangelo Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tangelo Park.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

10 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

18 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

18 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

42 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gateway and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 259.48 mi (417.6 km).

Gateway

#1 Gateway

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population8,401
Coordinates26.5775700, -81.7503600
Altitude7
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: Persimmon Court (-81.750587, 26.577678)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.48 gal
43.45 L · about $47.62
Round trip
$95.24
22.96 gal · 86.9 L
Estimated CO2
102 kg one way
Round trip: 204 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.62 $95.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.76 $105.52
Premium $4.90 $56.21 $112.41
Diesel $4.35 $49.94 $99.88

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 Gateway and Jacksonville. The current time is 02:20:03.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.