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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
201.6 mi · 3 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Lake Wales, Vero Beach
1529 ft · 37 sec
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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
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 82nd Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · 82nd Avenue
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Oslo Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Oslo Road
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Continue on 9th Street Southwest
2.6 mi · 4 min · 9th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 7th Road Southwest
2462 ft · 2 min · 7th Road Southwest
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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.
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
202 mi · 03h 38m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Florida Ridge. Straight-line distance: 205.02 mi (329.95 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 Florida Ridge
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
| Population | 18,164 |
| Coordinates | 27.5803100, -80.3867200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florida Ridge (-80.38672, 27.58031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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