How far is Haines City, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Haines City, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.17 mi
02h 52m
Flight
153.24 mi
246.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.24 mi
Kilometers
246.62 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.17 mi
Kilometers
286.74 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Haines City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haines City
2026-04-15T21:05
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haines City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Daytona Beach
FL

The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.

From Haines City
88.9 mi
01h 26m
To Jacksonville
89.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Haines City and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haines City and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Johnson Avenue

    659 ft · 31 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 17th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bates Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bates Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

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

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haines City 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 50%
I 4 East
77 mi · 43%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Bates Road
1.56 mi · 1%
17th Street
1.55 mi · 1%
I 95
0.23 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Daytona Beach
01h 26m from Haines City
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haines City and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haines City to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Daytona Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Haines City and 89.2 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haines City and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Daytona Beach

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

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

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

2 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

39 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

52 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

75 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haines City and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 153.24 mi (246.62 km).

Haines City

#1 Haines City

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population26,009
Coordinates28.1145000, -81.6200900
Altitude51
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: East Johnson Avenue (-81.620081, 28.114067)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.8 L · about $26.09
Round trip
$52.18
12.58 gal · 47.6 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.09 $52.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.91 $57.82
Premium $4.90 $30.80 $61.59
Diesel $4.35 $27.36 $54.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Haines City and Jacksonville. The current time is 21:05:51.

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.