How far is Jacksonville, FL from Steinhatchee, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Steinhatchee, FL is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Steinhatchee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Steinhatchee.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129: Live Oak, Jasper
1584 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 129
2.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 129
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Turn right onto Winderweedle Street Northwest
1699 ft · 49 sec · Winderweedle Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left
2777 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Houston Avenue Southwest
3202 ft · 1 min · Houston Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
927 ft · 23 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Irvin Avenue
75 m · 6 sec · Irvin Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Irvin Avenue
22.9 mi · 30 min · Irvin Avenue
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Continue on Fletcher Street
26.6 mi · 33 min · Fletcher Street
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Continue on Linhatchee Drive
748 ft · 12 sec · Linhatchee Drive
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Continue on Steinhatchee Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Steinhatchee Drive
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Continue on 15th Street East
1398 ft · 36 sec · 15th Street East
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
547 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
21 m · 2 sec · Riverside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Steinhatchee.
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 10 West
Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Steinhatchee?
The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Jacksonville and 69 miles from Steinhatchee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Steinhatchee.
Stop Ideas Near White Springs
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Steinhatchee. Straight-line distance: 113.25 mi (182.26 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 Steinhatchee
Steinhatchee is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6710600, -83.3876400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steinhatchee (-83.38764, 29.67106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.84 | $47.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.18 | $42.37 |
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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