How far is Jacksonville, FL from Palatka, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Palatka, FL is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Palatka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Palatka.
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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
37.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 207: Saint Augustine Beach, Palatka
1688 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
19.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reid Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Palatka.
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 95 South
Merge slight left
37.6 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Palatka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Palatka?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Villano Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Jacksonville and 31.1 miles from Palatka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Palatka.
Stop Ideas Near Villano Beach
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 Villano Beach.
Palatka
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Waldo, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Palatka. Straight-line distance: 47.24 mi (76.03 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 Palatka
County seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States
| Population | 10,457 |
| Coordinates | 29.6485800, -81.6375800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palatka (-81.63758, 29.64858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
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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