How far is Jacksonville, FL from Saint James City, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Saint James City, FL is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
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.
City in Pasco County, Florida, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Saint James City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Saint James City.
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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
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 768: Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Airport
1388 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Jones Loop Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Loop Road
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Continue on Burnt Store Road
15.9 mi · 21 min · Burnt Store Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Burnt Store Road North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Burnt Store Road North
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Turn right onto Southwest Pine Island Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road
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Continue on Pine Island Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Pine Island Road
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Turn left onto Stringfellow Road
7.9 mi · 19 min · Stringfellow Road
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Continue on Oleander Street
2162 ft · 1 min · Oleander Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
975 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn right onto Poinciana Avenue
95 m · 14 sec · Poinciana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poinciana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Saint James City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Saint James City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Saint James City?
The road trip is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Jacksonville and 164.6 miles from Saint James City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 EDT. 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 $48.28 one way or $96.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Saint James City.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
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 San Antonio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Saint James City. Straight-line distance: 266.19 mi (428.39 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 Saint James City
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 3,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.4975800, -82.0784300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint James City (-82.07843, 26.49758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $48.28 | $96.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.50 | $106.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.99 | $113.98 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $50.63 | $101.27 |
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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