How far is Jacksonville, FL from Bowling Green, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Bowling Green, FL is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Volusia County, Florida, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Bowling Green.
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Start on Union Street
596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Newnan Street
1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street
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Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
2628 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Shore Way
1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Bowling Green.
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 95 South
Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Lake Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Jacksonville and 107.7 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.4 miles (300 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.57 one way or $63.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Helen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Helen.
DeLand
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Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 186.4 mi (299.98 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 Bowling Green
City in Florida
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 27.6383700, -81.8239700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowling Green (-81.82397, 27.63837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $31.57 | $63.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.98 | $69.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.26 | $74.52 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.10 | $66.21 |
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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