How far is Jacksonville, FL from Goldenrod, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Goldenrod, FL is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Flagler County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Goldenrod.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Goldenrod.
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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
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 46: Mount Dora, Sanford Historic District
2547 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Road 46
138 m · 10 sec · State Road 46
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Continue on West 1st Street
2349 ft · 55 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto Rinehart Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Rinehart Road
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Turn left onto FL 417 Toll South: Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway
15.6 mi · 17 min · Seminole Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 426
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 426 West: Winter Park
132 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Aloma Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Aloma Avenue
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Turn right onto Palmetto Avenue
129 m · 19 sec · Palmetto Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Goldenrod.
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
86.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goldenrod.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Goldenrod?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Flagler Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Jacksonville and 70.1 miles from Goldenrod.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.57 one way or $41.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goldenrod.
Stop Ideas Near Flagler Beach
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 Flagler Beach.
Daytona Beach, Florida
Palatka
DeLand
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Goldenrod. Straight-line distance: 121 mi (194.73 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 Goldenrod
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 12,039 |
| Coordinates | 28.6102800, -81.2886800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goldenrod (-81.28868, 28.61028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.57 | $41.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.28 | $48.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.58 | $43.15 |
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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