How far is Jacksonville, FL from Princeton, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Princeton, FL is about 368.2 miles (592.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 339.8 miles (546.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m 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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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 06h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Brevard County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Princeton.
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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
219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.6 mi · 40 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southland Mall
42 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Caribbean Boulevard
1239 ft · 39 sec · Caribbean Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 134th Avenue
107 m · 12 sec · Southwest 134th Avenue
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Turn right
81 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway
61 m · 4 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Princeton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
219 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Princeton?
The road trip is about 368.2 miles (592.5 km) and usually takes 06h 52m 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?
Grant-Valkaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.5 miles from Jacksonville and 183.7 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 339.8 miles (546.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 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 $49.40 one way or $98.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Grant-Valkaria
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 Grant-Valkaria.
Okeechobee
Kissimmee
Sebring
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 339.83 mi (546.91 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 Princeton
Princeton is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.5384400, -80.4089400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-80.40894, 25.53844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.80 | $49.40 | $98.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $55.70 | $111.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.18 | $120.37 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $76.67 | $153.33 |
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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