How far is Jacksonville, FL from Trenton, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Trenton, FL is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.67 mi
02h 16m
Flight
85.46 mi
137.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Jacksonville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.46 mi
Kilometers
137.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.67 mi
Kilometers
166.84 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Wed, May 13, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-12T20:52
Arrive Trenton
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
51.8 mi
01h 08m
To Trenton
51.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Trenton.

  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

    37.4 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Sanderson, Olustee

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90

    18.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 90

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Baya Avenue

    1378 ft · 30 sec · Baya Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Baya Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Baya Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Baya Drive

    735 ft · 16 sec · Southwest Baya Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Main Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Main Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47

    40.9 mi · 56 min · Southwest State Road 47

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1825 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Wade Street

    71 m · 6 sec · East Wade Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wade Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest State Road 47
40.9 mi · 39%
I 10 West
38.2 mi · 37%
US Highway 90
18.2 mi · 18%
Southeast Baya Drive
2.25 mi · 2%
I 95 South
1.07 mi · 1%
Southwest Main Boulevard
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southwest State Road 47

Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47

40.9 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
01h 08m from Jacksonville
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Trenton?

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Jacksonville and 51.8 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.18 one way or $30.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 85.46 mi (137.54 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
Trenton

#2 Trenton

Town in Florida

Population2,188
Coordinates29.6132900, -82.8176200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Trenton (-82.81762, 29.61329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $15.18
Round trip
$30.36
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.18 $30.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.82 $33.64
Premium $4.90 $17.92 $35.84
Diesel $4.35 $15.92 $31.84

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Trenton. The current time is 20:52:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.