How far is Jacksonville, FL from Gandy, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Gandy, FL is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Gandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Gandy.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
2239 ft · 1 min · Pierce Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Whiting Street
90 m · 16 sec · East Whiting Street
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Turn left onto South Morgan Street
606 ft · 20 sec · South Morgan Street
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Turn right onto East Brorein Street
14 m · 1 sec · East Brorein Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward West Toll FL 618: Selmon Expressway, Saint Petersburg
757 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Continue on West Gandy Boulevard
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Gandy Boulevard
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Turn left onto San Fernando Drive Northeast
589 ft · 20 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Gandy.
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 75 South
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Gandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Gandy?
The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Jacksonville and 106.2 miles from Gandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.15 one way or $62.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Gandy.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Gandy. Straight-line distance: 179.82 mi (289.4 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 Gandy
City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,031 |
| Coordinates | 27.8685000, -82.6161200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gandy (-82.61612, 27.8685)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $31.15 | $62.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.52 | $69.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.67 | $65.34 |
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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