How far is Jacksonville, FL from Hernando County, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Hernando County, FL is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Hernando County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Hernando County.
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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
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando
3262 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 98 North, FL 50 West
69 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cortez Boulevard
8.2 mi · 11 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
1483 ft · 43 sec · Clinton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mobley Road
960 ft · 26 sec · Mobley Road
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn right onto BW Stevenson Road
3270 ft · 2 min · BW Stevenson Road
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Continue on Sam C Road
1961 ft · 1 min · Sam C Road
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Continue on Sam C Road
1071 ft · 1 min · Sam C Road
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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 Hernando County.
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
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Hernando County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Hernando County?
The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Citra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Jacksonville and 85.8 miles from Hernando County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Hernando County.
Stop Ideas Near Citra
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 Citra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Hernando County. Straight-line distance: 132.1 mi (212.59 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 Hernando County
County in Florida, United States of America
| Population | 198,792 |
| Coordinates | 28.5561700, -82.4684900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hernando County (-82.46849, 28.55617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $4.07 | $24.69 | $49.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $29.40 | $58.79 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $35.59 | $71.18 |
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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