How far is Jacksonville, FL from Crystal Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Crystal Springs, FL is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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.
Town in Marion County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Crystal Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Crystal Springs.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando
3262 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 98 South, FL 50 East
106 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Cortez Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto 7th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight onto 6th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue
103 m · 13 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Gall Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Gall Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul S Buchman Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Paul S Buchman Highway
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Turn left onto Bay Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · Bay Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Crystal Springs.
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 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.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Crystal Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Crystal Springs?
The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Jacksonville and 91 miles from Crystal Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Crystal Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Reddick
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 Reddick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Crystal Springs. Straight-line distance: 151.65 mi (244.06 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 Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.1814000, -82.1575800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Springs (-82.15758, 28.1814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.80 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.79 | $59.58 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $37.95 | $75.90 |
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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