How far is Jacksonville, FL from Horizon West, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Horizon West, FL is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Horizon West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Horizon West.
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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
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 46: Mount Dora, Sanford Historic District
2547 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Road 46
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Road 46
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 429: Wekiva Parkway, FL 429
2634 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
18.5 mi · 20 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Continue on Western Beltway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Western Beltway
17.5 mi · 20 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Schofield Road
2046 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Schofield Road
2261 ft · 52 sec · Schofield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Avalon Road
2723 ft · 48 sec · Avalon Road
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Turn left onto Phil Ritson Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Phil Ritson Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Summerlake Groves Street
2763 ft · 1 min · Summerlake Groves Street
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Turn left onto Winter Stay Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Winter Stay Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winter Stay Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Horizon West.
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 95 South
Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Horizon West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Horizon West?
The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Ormond Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Jacksonville and 81.8 miles from Horizon West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Horizon West.
Stop Ideas Near Ormond Beach
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 Ormond Beach.
Daytona Beach, Florida
DeLand
Sanford
Palatka
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Horizon West. Straight-line distance: 131.18 mi (211.11 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 Horizon West
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 14,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.4338300, -81.6227000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Horizon West (-81.6227, 28.43383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $23.98 | $47.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.56 | $53.13 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.14 | $50.29 |
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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