How far is Jacksonville, FL from Hendry County, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Hendry County, FL is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Hendry County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Hendry County.
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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
219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
27.7 mi · 35 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
29.9 mi · 40 min
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Turn right
1342 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2184 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1177 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Sam Jones Trail
6.1 mi · 10 min · Sam Jones Trail
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Continue on North Devil's Garden Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Devil's Garden Road
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Continue on Sam Jones Trail
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sam Jones Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sam Jones Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Hendry County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
219 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Partly Cloudy near Hendry County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Hendry County?
The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Jacksonville and 157.9 miles from Hendry County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.33 one way or $92.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Partly Cloudy near Hendry County.
Stop Ideas Near Rockledge
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 Rockledge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Hendry County. Straight-line distance: 262.77 mi (422.89 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 Hendry County
County in Florida, United States of America
| Population | 42,813 |
| Coordinates | 26.5534900, -81.1659000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hendry County (-81.1659, 26.55349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $46.33 | $92.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.34 | $102.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $54.69 | $109.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $48.59 | $97.18 |
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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