How far is Jacksonville, FL from Florida Ridge, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Florida Ridge, FL is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.27 mi
04h 06m
Flight
205.02 mi
329.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.02 mi
Kilometers
329.95 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.27 mi
Kilometers
348.06 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florida Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T06:07
Arrive Florida Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Edgewater
FL

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Jacksonville
108.4 mi
02h 03m
To Florida Ridge
107.9 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Florida Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Florida Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newnan Street

    1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Forsyth Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    201.6 mi · 3 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Lake Wales, Vero Beach

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 60 East: Stadium, Vero Beach, Indian River Mall, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach Regional Airport

    67 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 82nd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 82nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Oslo Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Oslo Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 9th Street Southwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 9th Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 7th Road Southwest

    2462 ft · 2 min · 7th Road Southwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Road Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Florida Ridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
203 mi · 94%
Oslo Road
3.71 mi · 2%
82nd Avenue
3.59 mi · 2%
9th Street Southwest
2.59 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.47 mi
7th Road Southwest
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

202 mi · 03h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
205.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewater
02h 03m from Jacksonville
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Florida Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Florida Ridge?

The road trip is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Edgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Jacksonville and 107.9 miles from Florida Ridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.65 one way or $63.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Florida Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edgewater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewater.

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

29 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Sanford

43 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

44 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

62 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Florida Ridge. Straight-line distance: 205.02 mi (329.95 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Florida Ridge

#2 Florida Ridge

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

Population18,164
Coordinates27.5803100, -80.3867200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Florida Ridge (-80.38672, 27.58031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.89 L · about $31.65
Round trip
$63.30
15.26 gal · 57.78 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.65 $63.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.07 $70.13
Premium $4.90 $37.36 $74.71
Diesel $4.35 $33.19 $66.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Florida Ridge. The current time is 06:07:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.