How far is Jacksonville, FL from Buckhead Ridge, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Buckhead Ridge, FL is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
263.91 mi
05h 03m
Flight
225.99 mi
363.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.99 mi
Kilometers
363.7 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.91 mi
Kilometers
424.73 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckhead Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T04:50
Arrive Buckhead Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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
Titusville
FL

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

From Jacksonville
132.2 mi
02h 31m
To Buckhead Ridge
131.7 mi
02h 31m

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
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Buckhead Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newnan Street

    1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Forsyth Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    27.7 mi · 35 min · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

    1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lake Drive West

    2019 ft · 1 min · Lake Drive West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Drive West

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 84%
Okeechobee Road
31.1 mi · 12%
Parrott Avenue
4.92 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.47 mi
FL 70
0.45 mi
Lake Drive West
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

219 mi · 03h 57m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
226 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Titusville
02h 31m from Jacksonville
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Buckhead Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Buckhead Ridge?

The road trip is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Titusville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Jacksonville and 131.7 miles from Buckhead Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Buckhead Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Titusville

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

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

RAIL

Sanford

52 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

53 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

57 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

68 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Buckhead Ridge. Straight-line distance: 225.99 mi (363.7 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
Buckhead Ridge

#2 Buckhead Ridge

Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida

Population1,450
Coordinates27.1303300, -80.8936700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Buckhead Ridge (-80.89367, 27.13033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.25 L · about $38.62
Round trip
$77.24
18.62 gal · 70.5 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.62 $77.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.79 $85.58
Premium $4.90 $45.58 $91.16
Diesel $4.35 $40.50 $81.00

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 Buckhead Ridge. The current time is 04:50:04.

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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.