How far is Jacksonville, FL from Gibsonton, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Gibsonton, FL is about 209.4 miles (337 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.42 mi
04h 07m
Flight
176.79 mi
284.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.79 mi
Kilometers
284.51 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.42 mi
Kilometers
337.03 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gibsonton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Gibsonton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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

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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Jacksonville
104.9 mi
02h 03m
To Gibsonton
104.5 mi
02h 03m

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
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Gibsonton.

  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 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest 77th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa

    2914 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    23.4 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Gibsonton, Riverview

    2482 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Gibsonton Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gibsonton Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    2094 ft · 38 sec · Tamiami Trail

  21. 21

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    723 ft · 20 sec · Tamiami Trail

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tamiami Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.2 mi · 40%
I 10 West
56.1 mi · 27%
Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 19%
South I 75
23.9 mi · 11%
Gibsonton Drive
1.9 mi · 1%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
02h 03m from Jacksonville
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Gibsonton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Gibsonton?

The road trip is about 209.4 miles (337 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 104.9 miles from Jacksonville and 104.5 miles from Gibsonton.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.65 one way or $61.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Gibsonton. Straight-line distance: 176.79 mi (284.51 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
Gibsonton

#2 Gibsonton

Census designated place

Population14,234
Coordinates27.8536400, -82.3825900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Gibsonton (-82.38259, 27.85364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.97 L · about $30.65
Round trip
$61.31
14.78 gal · 55.94 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.65 $61.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.96 $67.93
Premium $4.90 $36.18 $72.36
Diesel $4.35 $32.15 $64.29

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 Gibsonton. The current time is 01:14:56.

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.