How far is Hudson, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Hudson, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Jacksonville.
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Start on the route
50 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Hudson Avenue
63 m · 8 sec · Hudson Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 19
5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19
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Continue on Commercial Way
19.5 mi · 26 min · Commercial Way
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Continue on Suncoast Boulevard
35 mi · 48 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Turn slight right
20.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
547 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Noble Avenue
2518 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2022 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
18.8 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Southeast Williston Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road
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Continue on Southeast 11th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 11th Street
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Continue on Waldo Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
1599 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
11.7 mi · 16 min · Waldo Road
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Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Continue on Starke Bypass
6.4 mi · 7 min · Starke Bypass
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 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 Hudson and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Suncoast Boulevard
Continue on Suncoast Boulevard
35 mi · 00h 48m
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 Hudson and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Hudson and 103.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.81 one way or $51.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Williston
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 Williston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 149.63 mi (240.81 km).
#1 Hudson
Hudson is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.3644500, -82.6934300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $3.84 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $29.09 | $58.19 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $31.38 | $62.75 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $39.86 | $79.72 |
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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