How far is Jacksonville, FL from Longboat Key, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Longboat Key, FL is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (339 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Longboat Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Longboat Key.
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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
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton
109 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
6.2 mi · 9 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street West
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street West
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Continue on Cortez Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · Cortez Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gulf Drive North
1236 ft · 40 sec · Gulf Drive North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gulf Drive South
12 m · 1 sec · Gulf Drive South
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Exit the roundabout onto Gulf Drive South
1.5 mi · 4 min · Gulf Drive South
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Continue on Gulf of Mexico Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Gulf of Mexico Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gulf of Mexico Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Longboat Key.
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 75 South
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Longboat Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Longboat Key?
The road trip is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Jacksonville and 126.1 miles from Longboat Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.6 miles (339 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.00 one way or $74.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Longboat Key.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Longboat Key. Straight-line distance: 210.66 mi (339.03 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 Longboat Key
Town in Florida
| Population | 7,303 |
| Coordinates | 27.4125400, -82.6589900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longboat Key (-82.65899, 27.41254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.00 | $81.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.80 | $77.60 |
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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