How far is Jacksonville, FL from Christmas, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Christmas, FL is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Flagler County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Christmas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Christmas.
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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
133 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Titusville, Orlando
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Cheney Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Cheney Highway
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Continue on East Colonial Drive
5.2 mi · 6 min · East Colonial Drive
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Continue on East Colonial Drive
41 m · 6 sec · East Colonial Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Colonial Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Christmas.
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
133 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Christmas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Christmas?
The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Flagler Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Jacksonville and 72.9 miles from Christmas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.36 one way or $42.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Christmas.
Stop Ideas Near Flagler Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagler Beach.
Daytona Beach, Florida
Palatka
DeLand
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Christmas. Straight-line distance: 129.88 mi (209.02 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 Christmas
Unincorporated community in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,146 |
| Coordinates | 28.5363900, -81.0175600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Christmas (-81.01756, 28.53639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.40 | $44.81 |
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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