How far is Jacksonville Beach, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
Town in Duval County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville Beach and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville Beach and Gainesville.
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Start on 3rd Street North
2331 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street North
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Continue on 3rd Street South
2.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 202 West: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Butler Boulevard
12.5 mi · 16 min · Butler Boulevard
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 East: Atlantic Boulevard
1447 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Atlantic Boulevard
122 m · 13 sec · Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Kings Avenue
2657 ft · 1 min · Kings Avenue
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Turn left onto Nira Street
2138 ft · 1 min · Nira Street
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Turn right onto San Marco Boulevard
749 ft · 22 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gary Street
156 m · 12 sec · Gary Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Savannah
2177 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fuller Warren Bridge
2275 ft · 37 sec · Fuller Warren Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
2629 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Lake City
2219 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kennard Street
2824 ft · 1 min · Kennard Street
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Continue on Waldo Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
2858 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waldo Road
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Turn right onto East University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
35 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville Beach and Gainesville.
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 10 West
Continue straight
37.4 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville Beach and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville Beach to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Jacksonville Beach and 46 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville Beach and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Baldwin
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 Baldwin.
Jacksonville
Waldo, Florida
Palatka
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville Beach and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 71.3 mi (114.75 km).
#1 Jacksonville Beach
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
| Population | 23,609 |
| Coordinates | 30.2946900, -81.3931400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.98 | $29.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
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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