How far is Jacksonville, FL from Rotonda West, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Rotonda West, FL is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Rotonda West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Rotonda West.
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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
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice
2469 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Englewood Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Englewood Road
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Continue on North Indiana Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Indiana Avenue
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Continue on South McCall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South McCall Road
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Turn right onto Placida Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Placida Road
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Turn left onto Rotonda Boulevard West
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rotonda Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Rotonda Circle
3146 ft · 2 min · Rotonda Circle
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Turn left onto Golfview Road
1248 ft · 57 sec · Golfview Road
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Turn right onto Golfview Terrace
157 m · 25 sec · Golfview Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Golfview Place
44 m · 6 sec · Golfview Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golfview Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Rotonda West.
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 75 South
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rotonda West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Rotonda West?
The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Bushnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Jacksonville and 141.9 miles from Rotonda West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 5:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.60 one way or $83.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rotonda West.
Stop Ideas Near Bushnell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Rotonda West. Straight-line distance: 241.35 mi (388.42 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 Rotonda West
Census designated place
| Population | 3,435 |
| Coordinates | 26.8836800, -82.2900900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rotonda West (-82.29009, 26.88368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $41.60 | $83.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.10 | $92.20 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $49.11 | $98.21 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.63 | $87.26 |
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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