How far is Jacksonville, FL from Green Cove Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Green Cove Springs, FL is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Green Cove Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Green Cove Springs.
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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
2854 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 17 South: Roosevelt Boulevard, NAS Jacksonsville
23.4 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Ferris Street
49 m · 9 sec · Ferris Street
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Green Cove Springs.
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.
US 17 South
Take the exit slight left toward US 17 South: Roosevelt Boulevard, NAS Jacksonsville
23.4 mi · 00h 38m
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 Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Green Cove Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Green Cove Springs?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Orange Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Jacksonville and 14 miles from Green Cove Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Green Cove Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Orange Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Jacksonville City Hall
The Island Theater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange Park.
Jacksonville
Palatka
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Green Cove Springs. Straight-line distance: 23.55 mi (37.9 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 Green Cove Springs
City in Clay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 8,920 |
| Coordinates | 29.9919100, -81.6781500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Cove Springs (-81.67815, 29.99191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
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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