How far is Howey-in-the-Hills, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Howey-in-the-Hills, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howey-in-the-Hills and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howey-in-the-Hills and Jacksonville.
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Start on East Cedar Street
41 m · 8 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Palm Avenue
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Round Lake Road
2640 ft · 43 sec · Round Lake Road
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Turn right onto Kelly Park Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kelly Park Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward FL 429 Toll North: Sanford, Daytona Beach
1817 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 46
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on State Road 46
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 46
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Take the ramp slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
88 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min
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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 Howey-in-the-Hills 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 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Howey-in-the-Hills and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Howey-in-the-Hills to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Ormond-by-the-Sea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Howey-in-the-Hills and 60.5 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Howey-in-the-Hills and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Ormond-by-the-Sea
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 Ormond-by-the-Sea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howey-in-the-Hills and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 111.83 mi (179.97 km).
#1 Howey-in-the-Hills
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 28.7169400, -81.7734100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $20.08 | $40.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.24 | $44.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.70 | $47.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.05 | $42.11 |
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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