How far is Jacksonville, NY from Danby, NY?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NY to Danby, NY is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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City in New York, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Danby.
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Start on Trumansburg Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Trumansburg Road
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Continue on Cliff Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cliff Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Street
871 ft · 22 sec · West Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
159 m · 25 sec · Taughannock Boulevard
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Turn left onto West State Street
155 m · 11 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Street
1097 ft · 33 sec · South Fulton Street
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Turn left onto West Clinton Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Clinton Street
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Turn right onto South Aurora Street
2573 ft · 1 min · South Aurora Street
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Continue on Danby Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Danby Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Danby Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Danby.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Trumansburg Road
Start on Trumansburg Road
6.11 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Danby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Danby?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ithaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Jacksonville and 7.3 miles from Danby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Danby.
Stop Ideas Near Ithaca
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 Ithaca.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Danby. Straight-line distance: 12.78 mi (20.56 km).
#1 Jacksonville
Jacksonville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5084100, -76.6149500 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danby
Human settlement in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,286 |
| Coordinates | 42.3523000, -76.4807700 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danby Road (-76.480771, 42.3523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.01 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
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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