How far is Jacksonville, FL from Timber Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Timber Pines, FL is about 168 miles (270.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168 mi
03h 51m
Flight
140.72 mi
226.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.72 mi
Kilometers
226.47 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168 mi
Kilometers
270.37 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timber Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Timber Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:16 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
Archer
FL

City in Florida

From Jacksonville
84.1 mi
01h 55m
To Timber Pines
83.9 mi
01h 55m

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
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Timber Pines.

  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 right to continue on Kennard Street

    2824 ft · 1 min · Kennard Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Waldo Road

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Waldo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Waldo Road

    2858 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Waldo Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Waldo Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Waldo Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 11th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 11th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Williston Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Williston Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Southwest Williston Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Williston Road

    13 mi · 17 min · West Williston Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2219 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Noble Avenue

    2781 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest 7th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northeast 30 Street

    20.2 mi · 26 min · Northeast 30 Street

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    51.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pine Forest Drive

    955 ft · 48 sec · Pine Forest Drive

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Timber Pines Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Timber Pines Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1760 ft · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 30 Street
71.6 mi · 43%
I 10 West
56.1 mi · 33%
West Williston Road
13 mi · 8%
Waldo Road
12.1 mi · 7%
Southwest Williston Road
5.77 mi · 3%
Southeast Williston Road
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northeast 30 Street

Merge slight right

51.4 mi · 01h 10m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Archer
01h 55m from Jacksonville
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Timber Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Timber Pines?

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Archer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Jacksonville and 83.9 miles from Timber Pines.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Timber Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Archer

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Archer, 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 Archer.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

23 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

45 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

53 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

86 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Timber Pines. Straight-line distance: 140.72 mi (226.47 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
Timber Pines

#2 Timber Pines

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population5,386
Coordinates28.4702800, -82.6031600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Timber Pines (-82.60316, 28.47028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.25 $54.51
Premium $4.90 $29.03 $58.07
Diesel $4.35 $25.80 $51.59

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

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Timber Pines. The current time is 02:35:52.

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.