How far is Jacksonville, FL from Hawthorne, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Hawthorne, FL is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 01h 34m.
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.
Human settlement in Bradford County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Hawthorne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Hawthorne.
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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
14.7 mi · 18 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Take the exit slight right
84 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 221st Street
1720 ft · 51 sec · 221st Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 67th Place
83 m · 18 sec · Southeast 67th Place
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Turn left onto Southeast 220th Terrace
27 m · 4 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Hawthorne.
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 10 West
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37.4 mi · 00h 47m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Hawthorne?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Lawtey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Jacksonville and 36.7 miles from Hawthorne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorne.
Stop Ideas Near Lawtey
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 Lawtey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 57.3 mi (92.22 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 Hawthorne
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 29.5919100, -82.0873200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne (-82.08732, 29.59191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.90 | $23.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.27 | $22.53 |
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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