How far is Jacksonville, FL from Temple Terrace, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Temple Terrace, FL is about 196 miles (315.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Temple Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Temple Terrace.
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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
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 582: Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace
1423 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 582 West: Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace
1796 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fowler Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Fowler Avenue
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Turn left onto North 56th Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 56th Street
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Turn left onto Mission Hills Avenue
1366 ft · 51 sec · Mission Hills Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridgedale Road
1634 ft · 56 sec · Ridgedale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridgedale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Temple Terrace.
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 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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Temple Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Temple Terrace?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.5 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Jacksonville and 97.8 miles from Temple Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.70 one way or $57.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Temple Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
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 Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Temple Terrace. Straight-line distance: 164.75 mi (265.14 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 Temple Terrace
City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
| Population | 26,808 |
| Coordinates | 28.0353000, -82.3892600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temple Terrace (-82.38926, 28.0353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $28.70 | $57.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.80 | $63.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.10 | $60.20 |
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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