How far is Hendry County, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Hendry County, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 316.8 miles (509.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
316.74 mi
05h 05m
Flight
262.77 mi
422.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.77 mi
Kilometers
422.89 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.74 mi
Kilometers
509.75 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Mon, Jul 27, 8:49 PM EDT
Return by in Hendry County
Tue, Jul 28, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendry County
2026-07-27T15:44
Arrive Jacksonville
Mon, Jul 27, 8:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hendry County
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
Southchase
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Hendry County
154.4 mi
02h 32m
To Jacksonville
162.3 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
96°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hendry County and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hendry County and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Sam Jones Trail

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Sam Jones Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on South Devil's Garden Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Devil's Garden Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sam Jones Trail

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Sam Jones Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Sebring

    1687 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers

    3040 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Parrott Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2991 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  20. 20

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

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  24. 24

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  29. 29

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendry County 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 28%
Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 21%
I 4 East
55 mi · 17%
Parrott Avenue
36.3 mi · 11%
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 11%
Sam Jones Trail
9.75 mi · 3%
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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
262.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southchase
02h 32m from Hendry County
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hendry County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hendry County to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 316.8 miles (509.8 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Southchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.4 miles from Hendry County and 162.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.37 one way or $92.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hendry County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Southchase

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 Southchase and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 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 11 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 10.3 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 11.9 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 Southchase.

RAIL

Kissimmee

11 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

23 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

47 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendry County and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 262.77 mi (422.89 km).

Hendry County

#1 Hendry County

County in Florida, United States of America

Population42,813
Coordinates26.5534900, -81.1659000
Altitude9
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: (-81.127712, 26.559165)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.18 gal
42.31 L · about $46.37
Round trip
$92.75
22.36 gal · 84.62 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.7 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $46.37 $92.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.38 $102.77
Premium $4.90 $54.74 $109.47
Diesel $4.35 $48.63 $97.27

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Hendry County and Jacksonville. The current time is 15:44:14.

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.