How far is Jacksonville, FL from Alachua, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Alachua, FL is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Union County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Alachua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Alachua.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 121: Macclenny, Lake Butler
901 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
22.4 mi · 29 min · South 6th Street
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto ML King Memorial Highway
1 km · 57 sec · ML King Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
663 ft · 32 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
1613 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Continue on Palmetto Boulevard
1813 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Creek Drive West
2013 ft · 1 min · Creek Drive West
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Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palmetto Boulevard
141 m · 20 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Alachua.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Alachua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Alachua?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Raiford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Jacksonville and 38.1 miles from Alachua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Alachua.
Stop Ideas Near Raiford
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 Raiford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Alachua. Straight-line distance: 61.04 mi (98.23 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 29.7516300, -82.4248300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alachua (-82.42483, 29.75163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
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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