How far is Jacksonville, FL from Suncoast Estates, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Suncoast Estates, FL is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Suncoast Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Suncoast Estates.
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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
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
11.4 mi · 14 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on North Tamiami Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Turn left onto Laurel Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Laurel Drive
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Continue on Gage Way
127 m · 13 sec · Gage Way
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Turn right onto Laurel Lane
2585 ft · 1 min · Laurel Lane
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Turn left onto McDaniel Drive
2185 ft · 2 min · McDaniel Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McDaniel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Suncoast Estates.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Suncoast Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Suncoast Estates?
The road trip is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hill 'n Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from Jacksonville and 157.3 miles from Suncoast Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.13 one way or $92.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Suncoast Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Hill 'n Dale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hill 'n Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Suncoast Estates. Straight-line distance: 250.48 mi (403.11 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 Suncoast Estates
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 4,384 |
| Coordinates | 26.7117400, -81.8689700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Suncoast Estates (-81.86897, 26.71174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $46.13 | $92.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.11 | $102.22 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $54.44 | $108.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $48.37 | $96.74 |
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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