How far is Jacksonville, FL from Belleair Bluffs, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Belleair Bluffs, FL is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.37 mi
04h 36m
Flight
180.71 mi
290.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.71 mi
Kilometers
290.83 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.37 mi
Kilometers
361.09 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleair Bluffs
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T19:05
Arrive Belleair Bluffs
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Jacksonville
112.3 mi
02h 18m
To Belleair Bluffs
112 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Belleair Bluffs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Belleair Bluffs.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    64 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kings Road

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    766 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    37.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

    39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest 77th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa

    2914 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    29 mi · 36 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 688 West: St Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Ulmerton Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Ulmerton Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    3034 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left

    783 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway

    3141 ft · 49 sec · Gateway Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on East Bay Drive

    3.6 mi · 7 min · East Bay Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on West Bay Drive

    2852 ft · 55 sec · West Bay Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Clearwater Largo Road North

    2680 ft · 1 min · Clearwater Largo Road North

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue Northwest

    2162 ft · 59 sec · 8th Avenue Northwest

  28. 28

    Continue on Mehlenbacher Road

    3146 ft · 2 min · Mehlenbacher Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Indian Rocks Road

    1166 ft · 33 sec · North Indian Rocks Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Jewel Road

    823 ft · 36 sec · Jewel Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jewel Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Belleair Bluffs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.2 mi · 37%
I 10 West
56.1 mi · 25%
Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 17%
I 275 South
29 mi · 13%
East Bay Drive
3.57 mi · 2%
Ulmerton Road
2.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

82.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
180.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
02h 18m from Jacksonville
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Belleair Bluffs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Belleair Bluffs?

The road trip is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Jacksonville and 112 miles from Belleair Bluffs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.85 one way or $65.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Belleair Bluffs.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Belleair Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 180.71 mi (290.83 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Belleair Bluffs

#2 Belleair Bluffs

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,218
Coordinates27.9214100, -82.8170500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Belleair Bluffs (-82.81705, 27.92141)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.97 L · about $32.85
Round trip
$65.70
15.84 gal · 59.94 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.85 $65.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.40 $72.80
Premium $4.90 $38.78 $77.55
Diesel $4.35 $34.45 $68.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Belleair Bluffs. The current time is 19:05:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.