How far is Keystone Heights, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Keystone Heights, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keystone Heights and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keystone Heights and Jacksonville.
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Start on Walker Drive
34 m · 12 sec · Walker Drive
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Turn left onto North Lawrence Boulevard
26.9 mi · 38 min · North Lawrence Boulevard
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Continue on Blanding Boulevard
1033 ft · 26 sec · Blanding Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 23 Toll North: Jacksonville, Lake City
3177 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto First Coast Expressway
10.8 mi · 12 min · First Coast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 228
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 228 East
92 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Normandy Boulevard
8 mi · 13 min · Normandy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lenox Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lenox Avenue
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Turn left onto Cassat Avenue
615 ft · 20 sec · Cassat Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keystone Heights and Jacksonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Lawrence Boulevard
Turn left onto North Lawrence Boulevard
26.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Keystone Heights and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keystone Heights to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Middleburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Keystone Heights and 29.5 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keystone Heights and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Middleburg
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 Middleburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keystone Heights and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 43.92 mi (70.68 km).
#1 Keystone Heights
City in Clay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,549 |
| Coordinates | 29.7860800, -82.0314900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.65 | $19.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
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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