How far is Jacksonville, FL from Keystone Heights, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Keystone Heights, FL is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.05 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.92 mi
70.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.92 mi
Kilometers
70.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.05 mi
Kilometers
85.38 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keystone Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Keystone Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Middleburg
FL

Town in Loudoun County, Virginia

From Jacksonville
26.5 mi
00h 38m
To Keystone Heights
26.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Keystone Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Keystone Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    64 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kings Road

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 111: Cassat Ave, Edgewood Ave

    965 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cassat Avenue

    894 ft · 26 sec · Cassat Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lenox Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lenox Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Normandy Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Normandy Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 23 Toll: Jacksonville, Lake City, Green Cove Springs, Palatka

    129 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto First Coast Expressway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · First Coast Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 21: Orange Park, Middleburg

    3088 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Middleburg

    42 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Blanding Boulevard

    26.3 mi · 37 min · Blanding Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Walker Drive

    34 m · 3 sec · Walker Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Keystone Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blanding Boulevard
26.3 mi · 50%
First Coast Expressway
10.9 mi · 21%
Normandy Boulevard
7.91 mi · 15%
I 10 West
3.09 mi · 6%
I 95 South
1.07 mi · 2%
FL 23 Toll South
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Blanding Boulevard

Turn straight onto Blanding Boulevard

26.3 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleburg
00h 38m from Jacksonville
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Keystone Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Keystone Heights?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Middleburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Jacksonville and 26.5 miles from Keystone Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Keystone Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Middleburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middleburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleburg.

RAIL

Jacksonville

36 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
BUS

Waldo, Florida

43 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

51 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

64 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Keystone Heights. Straight-line distance: 43.92 mi (70.68 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Keystone Heights

#2 Keystone Heights

City in Clay County, Florida, United States

Population1,549
Coordinates29.7860800, -82.0314900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Keystone Heights (-82.03149, 29.78608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.51
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.76 $15.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.59 $17.19
Premium $4.90 $9.16 $18.31
Diesel $4.35 $8.13 $16.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Keystone Heights. The current time is 01:23:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.