How far is Jacksonville, FL from Williston Highlands, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Williston Highlands, FL is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.36 mi
02h 20m
Flight
86.68 mi
139.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.68 mi
Kilometers
139.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.36 mi
Kilometers
164.74 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston Highlands
Sat, Apr 18, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T01:34
Arrive Williston Highlands
Sat, Apr 18, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Hampton
FL

City in Florida

From Jacksonville
51.3 mi
01h 10m
To Williston Highlands
51.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Williston Highlands.

  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

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Northeast 30 Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Levy Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Levy Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northeast 140th Avenue

    3163 ft · 2 min · Northeast 140th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northeast 6th Street

    784 ft · 34 sec · Northeast 6th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
56.1 mi · 55%
West Williston Road
13 mi · 13%
Waldo Road
12.1 mi · 12%
Southwest Williston Road
5.77 mi · 6%
Northeast 30 Street
5.57 mi · 5%
Southeast Williston Road
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampton
01h 10m from Jacksonville
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Williston Highlands?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Jacksonville and 51.1 miles from Williston Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near Hampton

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

9 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

30 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Palatka

53 mi away
220 North 11th Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

68 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Williston Highlands. Straight-line distance: 86.68 mi (139.5 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
Williston Highlands

#2 Williston Highlands

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida

Population2,275
Coordinates29.3405200, -82.5415000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Williston Highlands (-82.5415, 29.34052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.95
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.97 $29.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.59 $33.18
Premium $4.90 $17.67 $35.35
Diesel $4.35 $15.70 $31.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Williston Highlands. The current time is 01:34:35.

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.