How far is Jacksonville, FL from Brooksville, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Brooksville, FL is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
166.06 mi
03h 23m
Flight
130.46 mi
209.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.46 mi
Kilometers
209.96 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.06 mi
Kilometers
267.24 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooksville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Brooksville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Citra
FL

City in Florida, United States of America

From Jacksonville
83.2 mi
01h 41m
To Brooksville
82.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Brooksville.

  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

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando

    3262 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 98 North, FL 50 West

    69 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cortez Boulevard

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Cortez Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
56.1 mi · 34%
I 75 South
55.4 mi · 33%
Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 23%
Cortez Boulevard
8.15 mi · 5%
Jefferson Street
1.98 mi · 1%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Citra
01h 41m from Jacksonville
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Brooksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Brooksville?

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Citra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Jacksonville and 82.9 miles from Brooksville.

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

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Brooksville.

Stop Ideas Near Citra

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Citra, 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 Citra.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

25 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

34 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

53 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Brooksville. Straight-line distance: 130.46 mi (209.96 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
Brooksville

#2 Brooksville

County seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States

Population8,824
Coordinates28.5555400, -82.3899100
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Brooksville (-82.38991, 28.55554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.18 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.61
11.72 gal · 44.36 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.31 $48.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.93 $53.87
Premium $4.90 $28.69 $57.38
Diesel $4.35 $25.49 $50.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Brooksville. The current time is 06:22:38.

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.