How far is Jacksonville, FL from Macclenny, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Macclenny, FL is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Duval County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Macclenny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Macclenny.
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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
25.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 228: Macclenny, Maxville
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 228 West: Macclenny
114 m · 9 sec
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Continue on South State Road 228
1.7 mi · 3 min · South State Road 228
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Macclenny.
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.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Macclenny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Macclenny?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Jacksonville and 15 miles from Macclenny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Macclenny.
Stop Ideas Near Baldwin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Jacksonville City Hall
Bill Bishop for City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baldwin.
Jacksonville
Waldo, Florida
Palatka
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Macclenny. Straight-line distance: 28.04 mi (45.12 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 Macclenny
County seat of Baker County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,090 |
| Coordinates | 30.2821800, -82.1220600 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macclenny (-82.12206, 30.28218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
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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