How far is Jacksonville, FL from Grove City, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Grove City, FL is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Grove City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Grove City.
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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 left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice
2469 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Englewood Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Englewood Road
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Continue on North Indiana Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Indiana Avenue
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Continue on South McCall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South McCall Road
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Turn right onto Placida Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Placida Road
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Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
47 m · 9 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right
25 m · 6 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 Grove City.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Grove City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Grove City?
The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Lake Panasoffkee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Jacksonville and 139.7 miles from Grove City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.89 one way or $75.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Jacksonville and Sunny near Grove City.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Panasoffkee
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 Lake Panasoffkee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Grove City. Straight-line distance: 239.64 mi (385.66 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 Grove City
Grove City is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.9142300, -82.3270400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grove City (-82.32704, 26.91423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $37.89 | $75.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $42.71 | $85.42 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $46.06 | $92.12 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $58.52 | $117.04 |
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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