How far is Jacksonville, FL from South Venice, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to South Venice, FL is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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
269.1 mi
05h 17m
Flight
231.3 mi
372.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.3 mi
Kilometers
372.24 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.1 mi
Kilometers
433.08 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Venice
Sat, Apr 18, 7:56 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T14:39
Arrive South Venice
Sat, Apr 18, 7:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:24 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
Coleman
FL

City in Florida, USA

From Jacksonville
134.8 mi
02h 38m
To South Venice
134.3 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and South Venice.

  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

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    766 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    37.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

    39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest 77th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa

    2914 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 681: Venice, Osprey

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Tamiami Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 By-Pass

    3 mi · 5 min · US 41 By-Pass

  21. 21

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Tamiami Trail

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Baffin Road

    1 km · 2 min · West Baffin Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sterling Road

    1507 ft · 1 min · Sterling Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hudson Road

    51 m · 7 sec · Hudson Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.2 mi · 31%
South I 75
74.3 mi · 28%
I 10 West
56.1 mi · 21%
Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 14%
FL 681
3.9 mi · 1%
Tamiami Trail
3.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
231.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
02h 38m from Jacksonville
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near South Venice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to South Venice?

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Jacksonville and 134.3 miles from South Venice.

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

The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.41 one way or $78.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near South Venice.

Stop Ideas Near Coleman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coleman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coleman.

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

8 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

20 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
BUS

Ocala, Florida

44 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

50 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and South Venice. Straight-line distance: 231.3 mi (372.24 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
South Venice

#2 South Venice

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population13,949
Coordinates27.0531100, -82.4242600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: South Venice (-82.42426, 27.05311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.95 L · about $39.41
Round trip
$78.81
19 gal · 71.9 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.41 $78.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.66 $87.32
Premium $4.90 $46.51 $93.02
Diesel $4.35 $41.32 $82.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and South Venice. The current time is 14:39:00.

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.