How far is Jacksonville, FL from Upper Grand Lagoon, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.66 mi
05h 29m
Flight
244.09 mi
392.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.09 mi
Kilometers
392.83 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.66 mi
Kilometers
438.81 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Grand Lagoon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Upper Grand Lagoon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:00 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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
136.1 mi
02h 44m
To Upper Grand Lagoon
136.5 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Upper Grand Lagoon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Upper Grand Lagoon.

  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

    187.3 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

    1341 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro

    112 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 23rd Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · East 23rd Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    1693 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight

    1295 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Navy Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Navy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Coast Guard Road

    1812 ft · 53 sec · Coast Guard Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1239 ft · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Magnolia Beach Road

    664 ft · 34 sec · Magnolia Beach Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1642 ft · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    1237 ft · 56 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    37 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Ammo Road

    101 m · 19 sec · Ammo Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    150 m · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Upper Grand Lagoon.

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
188 mi · 69%
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 6%
East 23rd Street
7.49 mi · 3%
Greensboro Highway
2.38 mi · 1%
Navy Boulevard
1.31 mi
I 95 South
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

187 mi · 03h 22m

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
02h 44m from Jacksonville
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Upper Grand Lagoon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Upper Grand Lagoon?

The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Jacksonville and 136.5 miles from Upper Grand Lagoon.

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

The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.90 one way or $79.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Upper Grand Lagoon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Upper Grand Lagoon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Upper Grand Lagoon. Straight-line distance: 244.09 mi (392.83 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
Upper Grand Lagoon

#2 Upper Grand Lagoon

Census designated place

Population13,963
Coordinates30.1632600, -85.7407600
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Upper Grand Lagoon (-85.74076, 30.16326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.42 L · about $39.90
Round trip
$79.81
19.24 gal · 72.84 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.90 $79.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.21 $88.43
Premium $4.90 $47.10 $94.20
Diesel $4.35 $41.85 $83.69

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and Upper Grand Lagoon, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 22:45:29, although it is 21:45:29 in Upper Grand Lagoon.

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.