How far is Jacksonville, FL from Bronson, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Bronson, FL is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Bronson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Bronson.
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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
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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Continue on Southeast 11th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 11th Street
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Continue on Southeast Williston Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road
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Continue on Southwest Williston Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
1427 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer
1973 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Archer Road
12.6 mi · 19 min · Southwest Archer Road
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Continue on State Route 24
6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 24
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thrasher Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Bronson.
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
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Bronson?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Starke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Jacksonville and 48.8 miles from Bronson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.27 one way or $28.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bronson.
Stop Ideas Near Starke
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Bronson. Straight-line distance: 85.02 mi (136.82 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 Bronson
Town in Levy County, Florida
| Population | 1,164 |
| Coordinates | 29.4477400, -82.6423300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bronson (-82.64233, 29.44774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.96 | $29.93 |
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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