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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 111: Cassat Ave, Edgewood Ave
965 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Cassat Avenue
894 ft · 26 sec · Cassat Avenue
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Turn right onto Lenox Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lenox Avenue
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Turn right onto Normandy Boulevard
7.9 mi · 13 min · Normandy Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 23 Toll: Jacksonville, Lake City, Green Cove Springs, Palatka
129 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto First Coast Expressway
10.9 mi · 13 min · First Coast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 21: Orange Park, Middleburg
3088 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Middleburg
42 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Blanding Boulevard
26.3 mi · 37 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Turn right onto Walker Drive
34 m · 3 sec · Walker Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Keystone Heights. Straight-line distance: 43.92 mi (70.68 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 Keystone Heights
City in Clay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,549 |
| Coordinates | 29.7860800, -82.0314900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keystone Heights (-82.03149, 29.78608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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