How far is Jacksonville, FL from Fruit Cove, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Fruit Cove, FL is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Fruit Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Fruit Cove.
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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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Continue on Main Street
615 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Museum Circle
121 m · 8 sec · Museum Circle
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Marco Boulevard
47 m · 3 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto San Marco Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · San Marco Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Marco Boulevard
26 m · 2 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto San Marco Boulevard
1091 ft · 22 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Marco Boulevard
19 m · 1 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto San Marco Boulevard
1157 ft · 23 sec · San Marco Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Hendricks Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hendricks Avenue
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Continue on San Jose Boulevard
11.6 mi · 21 min · San Jose Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fruit Cove Road North
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road North
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Turn right onto Oakvale Road
1660 ft · 1 min · Oakvale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakvale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Fruit Cove.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
San Jose Boulevard
Continue on San Jose Boulevard
11.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Fruit Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Fruit Cove?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orange Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Jacksonville and 9 miles from Fruit Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Fruit Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Orange Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Ish Brant Park
Jacksonville Beach City Hall
The Island Theater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange Park.
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Palatka
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Fruit Cove. Straight-line distance: 15.3 mi (24.62 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 Fruit Cove
Census designated place
| Population | 29,362 |
| Coordinates | 30.1110700, -81.6417600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruit Cove (-81.64176, 30.11107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
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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