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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
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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 right to continue on Kennard Street
2824 ft · 1 min · Kennard Street
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Continue on Waldo Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
2858 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Southeast 11th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 11th Street
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Continue on Southeast Williston Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road
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Continue on Southwest Williston Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Southwest Williston Road
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Continue on West Williston Road
13 mi · 17 min · West Williston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2219 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Noble Avenue
2781 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 30 Street
20.2 mi · 26 min · Northeast 30 Street
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Merge slight right
51.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn left onto Pine Forest Drive
955 ft · 48 sec · Pine Forest Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Timber Pines Boulevard
1.1 mi · 4 min · Timber Pines Boulevard
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Turn left
1760 ft · 2 min
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Turn left
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Timber Pines.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Archer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Timber Pines. Straight-line distance: 140.72 mi (226.47 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 Timber Pines
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 5,386 |
| Coordinates | 28.4702800, -82.6031600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timber Pines (-82.60316, 28.47028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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