How far is Hernando County, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Hernando County, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hernando County and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hernando County and Jacksonville.
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Start on the route
114 m · 27 sec
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Continue on Sam C Road
699 ft · 51 sec · Sam C Road
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Continue on Sam C Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Sam C Road
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Turn right onto Fort Dade Avenue
2851 ft · 1 min · Fort Dade Avenue
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mobley Road
960 ft · 32 sec · Mobley Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
1414 ft · 41 sec · Clinton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cortez Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Ocala
3054 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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14
Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Hernando County and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hernando County and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hernando County to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Citra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Hernando County and 85.1 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.49 one way or $48.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hernando County and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Citra
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Citra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hernando County and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 132.1 mi (212.59 km).
#1 Hernando County
County in Florida, United States of America
| Population | 198,792 |
| Coordinates | 28.5561700, -82.4684900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $4.07 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $29.15 | $58.31 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $35.30 | $70.59 |
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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