How far is Jacksonville, FL from Citrus Ridge, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Citrus Ridge, FL is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Citrus Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Citrus Ridge.
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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
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192: Kissimmee, Magic Kingdom
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 192 West: Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Wide World of Sports
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Funie Steed Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Funie Steed Road
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Turn right onto Banana Palm Drive
569 ft · 42 sec · Banana Palm Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Banana Palm Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Citrus Ridge.
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
86.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citrus Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Citrus Ridge?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Ormond Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Jacksonville and 82.1 miles from Citrus Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citrus Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Ormond 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 Ormond Beach.
Daytona Beach, Florida
DeLand
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Citrus Ridge. Straight-line distance: 138.07 mi (222.21 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 Citrus Ridge
Census designated place in Florida
| Population | 13,285 |
| Coordinates | 28.3338500, -81.6423200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citrus Ridge (-81.64232, 28.33385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.45 | $56.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.27 | $50.55 |
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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