How far is Jacksonville, FL from Clermont, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Clermont, FL is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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 14m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Clermont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Clermont.
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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
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 46: Mount Dora, Sanford Historic District
2547 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Road 46
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Road 46
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 429: Wekiva Parkway, FL 429
2634 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
18.5 mi · 20 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Continue on Western Beltway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Western Beltway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ocala, North Florida’s Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
121 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 50 West: Clermont
1749 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Colonial Drive
6.7 mi · 11 min · West Colonial Drive
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto 10th Street
803 ft · 37 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
72 m · 10 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Clermont.
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Clermont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Clermont?
The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 82.8 miles from Jacksonville and 82.6 miles from Clermont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.22 one way or $48.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Clermont.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Clermont. Straight-line distance: 123.38 mi (198.56 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 Clermont
A city in Lake County, Florida.
| Population | 39,850 |
| Coordinates | 28.5494400, -81.7728500 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clermont (-81.77285, 28.54944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 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 | $24.22 | $48.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.59 | $57.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.40 | $50.81 |
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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