How far is Jacksonville, FL from Lely, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Lely, FL is about 332.8 miles (535.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.4 miles (470.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
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.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Lely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Lely.
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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
35 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
2628 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Shore Way
1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest
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Continue straight
38.6 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
688 ft · 21 sec · Dickhaut Street
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Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mills Avenue
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Turn left onto East Magnolia Street
1250 ft · 26 sec · East Magnolia Street
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Continue on East Oak Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto Hog Bay Avenue
36.3 mi · 46 min · Hog Bay Avenue
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
2103 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
134 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Collier Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Rattlesnake Hammock Road
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Turn slight left
127 m · 26 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road
856 ft · 19 sec · Rattlesnake Hammock Road
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Turn right onto Augusta Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Augusta Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Hills Boulevard
113 m · 16 sec · Forest Hills Boulevard
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Turn left
54 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 7 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 Lely.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Partly Cloudy near Lely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Lely?
The road trip is about 332.8 miles (535.6 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?
Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from Jacksonville and 166 miles from Lely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.4 miles (470.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 $48.74 one way or $97.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Partly Cloudy near Lely.
Stop Ideas Near Loughman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.
Kissimmee
Winter Haven
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Lely. Straight-line distance: 292.4 mi (470.58 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 Lely
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 3,451 |
| Coordinates | 26.1006500, -81.7284200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lely (-81.72842, 26.10065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $48.74 | $97.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.00 | $108.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $57.53 | $115.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $51.11 | $102.23 |
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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