How far is Jacksonville, FL from Marco, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Marco, FL is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
342.16 mi
07h 10m
Flight
301.25 mi
484.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.25 mi
Kilometers
484.82 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.16 mi
Kilometers
550.66 km
Drive Time
07h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marco
Sat, Nov 7, 3:37 AM EST
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Nov 7, 10:47 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-11-06T20:26
Arrive Marco
Sat, Nov 7, 3:37 AM EST
Route Timing
07h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:11 PM to 2:41 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Davenport
FL

City in Florida

From Jacksonville
171.4 mi
03h 35m
To Marco
170.7 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Marco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Marco.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newnan Street

    1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Forsyth Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando

    156 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando

    3039 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

    2628 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Dickhaut Street

    688 ft · 21 sec · Dickhaut Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Mills Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mills Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Magnolia Street

    1250 ft · 26 sec · East Magnolia Street

  32. 32

    Continue on East Oak Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Hog Bay Avenue

    36.3 mi · 46 min · Hog Bay Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  35. 35

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    2836 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 41 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island

    2103 ft · 52 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right

    134 m · 15 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard

    14.3 mi · 23 min · Collier Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn right onto North Barfield Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Barfield Drive

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bald Eagle Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bald Eagle Drive

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Palm Street

    51 m · 7 sec · Palm Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Marco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
87.6 mi · 26%
I 4 West
83.4 mi · 24%
6th Street Southwest
59 mi · 17%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 11%
Hog Bay Avenue
36.3 mi · 11%
Collier Boulevard
14.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
301.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davenport
03h 35m from Jacksonville
Leave By
9:38 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Marco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Marco?

The road trip is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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?

Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Jacksonville and 170.7 miles from Marco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 EST. 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 $46.28 one way or $92.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Marco.

Stop Ideas Near Davenport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Davenport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davenport.

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Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Kissimmee

24 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
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Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Marco. Straight-line distance: 301.25 mi (484.82 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Marco

Marco is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.9726000, -81.7289800
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Marco (-81.72898, 25.9726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.07 gal
45.7 L · about $46.28
Round trip
$92.55
24.14 gal · 91.4 L
Estimated CO2
107.3 kg one way
Round trip: 214.5 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $46.28 $92.55
Mid-grade $4.32 $52.14 $104.28
Premium $4.66 $56.28 $112.56
Diesel $5.94 $71.71 $143.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Marco. The current time is 20:26:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.