How far is Jacksonville, FL from Sebring, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Sebring, FL is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Sebring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Sebring.
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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
28.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont
2503 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2264 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1202 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Sebring Parkway
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sebring Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Sebring Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sebring Parkway
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Turn right onto North Ridgewood Drive
1905 ft · 58 sec · North Ridgewood Drive
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Enter the roundabout toward Circle Park Drive
147 m · 12 sec · Circle Park Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Sebring.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sebring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Sebring?
The road trip is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Deltona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Jacksonville and 112.5 miles from Sebring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.02 one way or $66.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sebring.
Stop Ideas Near Deltona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of DeLand Utility Billing
City of Lake Mary City Hall
Deltona City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deltona.
Sanford
DeLand
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Sebring. Straight-line distance: 196.42 mi (316.11 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 Sebring
City in Florida
| Population | 10,588 |
| Coordinates | 27.4955900, -81.4409100 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sebring (-81.44091, 27.49559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $33.02 | $66.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.58 | $73.17 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.63 | $69.25 |
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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