How far is Jacksonville, FL from Perry, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Perry, FL is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Perry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Perry.
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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
78.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129: Live Oak, Jasper
1584 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 129
2.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 129
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Turn right onto Winderweedle Street Northwest
1699 ft · 49 sec · Winderweedle Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left
2777 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Houston Avenue Southwest
3202 ft · 1 min · Houston Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
927 ft · 23 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Irvin Avenue
75 m · 6 sec · Irvin Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Irvin Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Irvin Avenue
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Turn right
14.2 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wall Street
8.1 mi · 11 min · Wall Street
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Turn right
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2025 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West Green Street
90 m · 15 sec · West Green Street
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Turn right onto South Quincy Street
59 m · 9 sec · South Quincy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Quincy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Perry.
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
78.6 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Perry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Perry?
The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Jacksonville and 65.7 miles from Perry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Perry.
Stop Ideas Near White Springs
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 White Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Perry. Straight-line distance: 116 mi (186.68 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 Perry
City in Taylor County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,874 |
| Coordinates | 30.1176600, -83.5827400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry (-83.58274, 30.11766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $19.25 | $38.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.33 | $42.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.72 | $45.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.18 | $40.37 |
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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