How far is Jacksonville, FL from Hilliard, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Hilliard, FL is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Hilliard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Hilliard.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Road
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Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
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Continue on New Kings Road
26.8 mi · 38 min · New Kings Road
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Turn right
41 m · 3 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 Hilliard.
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.
New Kings Road
Continue on New Kings Road
26.8 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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Hilliard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Hilliard?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 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?
Callahan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Jacksonville and 15.7 miles from Hilliard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Hilliard.
Stop Ideas Near Callahan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Hilliard. Straight-line distance: 29.29 mi (47.13 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 Hilliard
Human settlement in Nassau County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,265 |
| Coordinates | 30.6910700, -81.9173300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilliard (-81.91733, 30.69107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
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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