How far is Jacksonville, FL from Sneads, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Sneads, FL is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.65 mi
03h 55m
Flight
196.34 mi
315.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.34 mi
Kilometers
315.98 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.65 mi
Kilometers
340.61 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sneads
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Sneads
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
105.7 mi
01h 57m
To Sneads
105.9 mi
01h 57m

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
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    64 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kings Road

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    203.3 mi · 3 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 286: Sneads

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Blueberry Drive

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Blueberry Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Gloster Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Gloster Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    88 m · 15 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Taylor Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
204 mi · 96%
Blueberry Drive
4.15 mi · 2%
I 95 South
1.07 mi · 1%
Gloster Avenue
1 mi
State Street
0.67 mi
CR 286
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
01h 57m from Jacksonville
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Sneads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Jacksonville and 105.9 miles from Sneads.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.99 one way or $61.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Sneads, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Sneads. Straight-line distance: 196.34 mi (315.98 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
Sneads

#2 Sneads

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,754
Coordinates30.7080100, -84.9255200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Sneads (-84.92552, 30.70801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.27 L · about $30.99
Round trip
$61.97
14.94 gal · 56.54 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.99 $61.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.33 $68.66
Premium $4.90 $36.57 $73.15
Diesel $4.35 $32.49 $64.99

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and Sneads, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 04:11:05, although it is 03:11:05 in Sneads.

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.