How far is Jacksonville, FL from Sawgrass, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Sawgrass, FL is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.05 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.55 mi
31.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.05 mi
Kilometers
40.32 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sawgrass
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T03:25
Arrive Sawgrass
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Jacksonville Beach
FL

City in Duval County, Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To Sawgrass
12.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Sawgrass.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Sawgrass.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newnan Street

    1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Forsyth Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 202: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville Beaches

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 202 East

    111 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto J. Turner Butler Boulevard

    819 ft · 16 sec · J. Turner Butler Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Butler Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Butler Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR A1A South: Ponte Vedra, Saint Augustine

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto 3rd Street South

    3.6 mi · 7 min · 3rd Street South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Country Club Boulevard

    2524 ft · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Preston Trail East

    3158 ft · 2 min · Preston Trail East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Deer Run Drive South

    13 m · 2 sec · Deer Run Drive South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Run Drive South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Sawgrass.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Butler Boulevard
12.1 mi · 48%
I 95 South
5.63 mi · 22%
3rd Street South
3.62 mi · 14%
FL 202
0.68 mi · 3%
Preston Trail East
0.6 mi · 2%
Country Club Boulevard
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Butler Boulevard

Continue on Butler Boulevard

12.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville Beach
00h 19m from Jacksonville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Sawgrass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Sawgrass?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jacksonville Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Jacksonville and 12.6 miles from Sawgrass.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Sawgrass.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville Beach

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jacksonville Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Food stop 8.9 mi away

Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville

Jacksonville , FL
2012 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Rating 4.6/5 447 reviews New American restaurant,American restaurant,Brunch restaurant,Charcuterie,Cocktail bar,Restaurant
Ish Brant Park
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Ish Brant Park

Neptune Beach , FL
0 Cherry St, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Park
Jacksonville Beach City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Jacksonville Beach City Hall

Jacksonville Beach , FL
11 3rd St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Rating 4.4/5 100 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Atlantic Beach Water Department

Atlantic Beach , FL
800 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacksonville Beach.

RAIL

Jacksonville

33 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

76 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Waldo, Florida

93 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

115 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Sawgrass. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.46 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Sawgrass

#2 Sawgrass

Census-designated place in St.

Population4,880
Coordinates30.1927400, -81.3706400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Sawgrass (-81.37064, 30.19274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.65
Round trip
$7.30
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.65 $7.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.04 $8.09
Premium $4.90 $4.31 $8.62
Diesel $4.35 $3.83 $7.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Sawgrass. The current time is 03:25:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.