How far is Jacksonville, FL from Cypress Gardens, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Cypress Gardens, FL is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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 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.
The most populous 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 Cypress Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Cypress Gardens.
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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
28.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont
2503 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2264 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1202 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cypress Gardens Boulevard
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Drive Southeast
146 m · 19 sec · Roosevelt Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Helena Road
18 m · 3 sec · Helena Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Helena Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Cypress Gardens.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cypress Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Cypress Gardens?
The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307.1 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?
Port Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Jacksonville and 95.3 miles from Cypress Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cypress Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Port Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Cypress Gardens. Straight-line distance: 161.58 mi (260.03 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 Cypress Gardens
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 8,917 |
| Coordinates | 27.9939100, -81.6900800 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cypress Gardens (-81.69008, 27.99391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $27.92 | $55.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.93 | $61.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.95 | $65.90 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
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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