How far is Jacksonville, FL from Williston, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Williston, FL is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Williston.
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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 · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Noble Avenue
50 m · 4 sec · East Noble Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Noble Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Williston.
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 10 West
Continue straight
37.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Williston?
The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Starke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Jacksonville and 46.7 miles from Williston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston.
Stop Ideas Near Starke
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 Starke.
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Palatka
Jacksonville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Williston. Straight-line distance: 80.67 mi (129.83 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 Williston
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,765 |
| Coordinates | 29.3874700, -82.4467700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williston (-82.44677, 29.38747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.65 | $27.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.11 | $32.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.31 | $28.62 |
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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