How far is Jacksonville, FL from Fruitland Park, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Fruitland Park, FL is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.05 mi
02h 56m
Flight
102.73 mi
165.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.73 mi
Kilometers
165.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.05 mi
Kilometers
209.29 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fruitland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Fruitland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Waldo
FL

City in Florida

From Jacksonville
65.1 mi
01h 28m
To Fruitland Park
64.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Fruitland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Fruitland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    64 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kings Road

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    766 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    37.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

    39.1 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Dixie Avenue

    2206 ft · 1 min · North Dixie Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Miller Street

    38 m · 11 sec · East Miller Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Miller Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Fruitland Park.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sid Martin Highway
71.4 mi · 55%
I 10 West
56.1 mi · 43%
I 95 South
1.07 mi · 1%
State Street
0.67 mi · 1%
North Dixie Avenue
0.42 mi
Kings Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Sid Martin Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

39.1 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldo
01h 28m from Jacksonville
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Fruitland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Fruitland Park?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waldo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Jacksonville and 64.9 miles from Fruitland Park.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Fruitland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Waldo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waldo, 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 Waldo.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

21 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Palatka

53 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Ocala, Florida

67 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Fruitland Park. Straight-line distance: 102.73 mi (165.33 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
Fruitland Park

#2 Fruitland Park

City in Lake County, Florida, United States

Population11,011
Coordinates28.8613800, -81.9064700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Fruitland Park (-81.90647, 28.86138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.37 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.08
9.18 gal · 34.74 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.04 $38.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.10 $42.19
Premium $4.90 $22.47 $44.95
Diesel $4.35 $19.97 $39.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Fruitland Park. The current time is 00:29:14.

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.