How far is Jacksonville, FL from Midway, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Midway, FL is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Midway.
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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
169.4 mi · 3 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Midway, Quincy
2371 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Midway, Quincy
130 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Blue Star Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Highway
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Turn slight left
100 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Dover Road
32 m · 3 sec · Dover Road
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Continue on Dover Road
2537 ft · 48 sec · Dover Road
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Turn left onto Joyner Road
654 ft · 29 sec · Joyner Road
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Continue on Joyner Road
1135 ft · 50 sec · Joyner Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Midway.
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 10 West
Merge slight left
169 mi · 03h 03m
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 Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Midway?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Jacksonville and 87.9 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Midway. Straight-line distance: 167.14 mi (268.98 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 Midway
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,956 |
| Coordinates | 30.4954800, -84.4543500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-84.45435, 30.49548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $25.68 | $51.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.31 | $60.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.93 | $53.85 |
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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