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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.65 mi
02h 14m
Flight
85.02 mi
136.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.02 mi
Kilometers
136.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.65 mi
Kilometers
157.16 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bronson
Tue, May 12, 10:31 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Wed, May 13, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-12T20:16
Arrive Bronson
Tue, May 12, 10:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Starke
FL

Town in Florida

From Jacksonville
48.8 mi
01h 07m
To Bronson
48.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NE

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.

  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 right to continue on Kennard Street

    2824 ft · 1 min · Kennard Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Waldo Road

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Waldo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Waldo Road

    2858 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Waldo Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Waldo Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Waldo Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 11th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 11th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Williston Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Williston Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Williston Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City

    1427 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer

    1973 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest Archer Road

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Southwest Archer Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 24

    6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 24

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
56.1 mi · 57%
Southwest Archer Road
12.6 mi · 13%
Waldo Road
12.1 mi · 12%
State Route 24
6.83 mi · 7%
Southwest Williston Road
2.67 mi · 3%
Southeast Williston Road
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Continue straight

37.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
85 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starke
01h 07m from Jacksonville
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bronson.

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

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Starke, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

18 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

38 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Palatka

56 mi away
220 North 11th Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

60 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Bronson. Straight-line distance: 85.02 mi (136.82 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
Bronson

#2 Bronson

Town in Levy County, Florida

Population1,164
Coordinates29.4477400, -82.6423300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Bronson (-82.64233, 29.44774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.04 L · about $14.27
Round trip
$28.54
6.88 gal · 26.08 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Bronson. The current time is 20:16:35.

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.