How far is Jacksonville, FL from Lehigh Acres, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Lehigh Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Lehigh Acres.
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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
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont
2503 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2264 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1202 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
40.7 mi · 50 min
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Turn right
14 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue
11.5 mi · 16 min · Hickpochee Avenue
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Turn left onto Joel Boulevard
4.5 mi · 8 min · Joel Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto Richmond Avenue North
1.2 mi · 3 min · Richmond Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Lehigh Acres.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lehigh Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Lehigh Acres?
The road trip is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Doctor Phillips is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.9 miles from Jacksonville and 149.3 miles from Lehigh Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lehigh Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Doctor Phillips
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doctor Phillips.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Lehigh Acres. Straight-line distance: 256.12 mi (412.19 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 Lehigh Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 86,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.6253500, -81.6248000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lehigh Acres (-81.6248, 26.62535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $43.80 | $87.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.53 | $97.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $51.70 | $103.40 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $45.94 | $91.87 |
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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