How far is Jacksonville, FL from Yalaha, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Yalaha, FL is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Yalaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Yalaha.
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Start on Union Street
596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Newnan Street
1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street
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Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 46: Mount Dora, Sanford Historic District
2547 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Road 46
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Road 46
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 429: Wekiva Parkway, FL 429
2634 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
13.8 mi · 15 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kelly Park Road
1864 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Kelly Park Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kelly Park Road
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Turn left onto Round Lake Road
2640 ft · 45 sec · Round Lake Road
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Turn right onto Sadler Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Sadler Road
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Continue straight
2409 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Yalaha Road
1296 ft · 57 sec · Yalaha Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yalaha Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Yalaha.
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 95 South
Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 01h 35m
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 Yalaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Yalaha?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Ormond-by-the-Sea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Jacksonville and 77.5 miles from Yalaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.73 one way or $45.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Yalaha.
Stop Ideas Near Ormond-by-the-Sea
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 Ormond-by-the-Sea.
Daytona Beach, Florida
DeLand
Sanford
Palatka
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Yalaha. Straight-line distance: 110.49 mi (177.82 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 Yalaha
Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 28.7386000, -81.8086900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yalaha (-81.80869, 28.7386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $22.73 | $45.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.19 | $50.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.83 | $53.66 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
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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