How far is Jacksonville, FL from San Carlos Park, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to San Carlos Park, FL is about 302.6 miles (487 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.2 miles (430 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
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.
In the US state of Florida, Williamsburg is a census-designated place located in Orange County.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and San Carlos Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and San Carlos Park.
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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
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
2628 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Shore Way
1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest
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Continue straight
38.6 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
688 ft · 21 sec · Dickhaut Street
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Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mills Avenue
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Turn left onto East Magnolia Street
1250 ft · 26 sec · East Magnolia Street
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Continue on East Oak Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto Hog Bay Avenue
36.3 mi · 46 min · Hog Bay Avenue
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 840: San Carlos Park, Southwest Florida International Airport
2780 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
2418 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Alico Road
1225 ft · 25 sec · Alico Road
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Turn left onto Three Oaks Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Three Oaks Parkway
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Turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard
2532 ft · 1 min · San Carlos Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tampa Road
1138 ft · 50 sec · Tampa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tampa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and San Carlos Park.
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
86.4 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy near San Carlos Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to San Carlos Park?
The road trip is about 302.6 miles (487 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Jacksonville and 151 miles from San Carlos Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.2 miles (430 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 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 $44.30 one way or $88.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy near San Carlos Park.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and San Carlos Park. Straight-line distance: 267.18 mi (429.99 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 San Carlos Park
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 16,824 |
| Coordinates | 26.4673000, -81.8014700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Carlos Park (-81.80147, 26.4673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $44.30 | $88.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.09 | $98.17 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $52.29 | $104.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $46.46 | $92.92 |
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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