How far is Laurel, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Laurel, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Jacksonville.
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Start on Tamiami Trail
733 ft · 20 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
1856 ft · 45 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Turn slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
156.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 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 Laurel and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tamiami Trail
Merge slight left
156 mi · 02h 48m
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 Laurel and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.3 miles from Laurel and 130.6 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.31 one way or $70.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 225.64 mi (363.13 km).
#1 Laurel
Laurel is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.1437800, -82.4615800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $35.31 | $70.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $39.79 | $79.57 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $42.95 | $85.89 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $54.72 | $109.43 |
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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