How far is Manatee Road, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Manatee Road, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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 09m.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manatee Road and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manatee Road and Jacksonville.
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Start on Northwest 85th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Northwest 85th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 120th Street
845 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 120th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 83 Court
2734 ft · 2 min · Northwest 83 Court
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Turn left onto Manatee Springs Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Manatee Springs Road
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Continue on Northwest 19th Avenue
2280 ft · 56 sec · Northwest 19th Avenue
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Turn right onto Young Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rodgers Boulevard
10.3 mi · 15 min · Rodgers Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Trenton Boulevard
40.8 mi · 56 min · Northeast Trenton Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Southwest Main Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Main Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Baya Drive
735 ft · 16 sec · Southwest Baya Drive
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Continue on Southeast Baya Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Baya Drive
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Continue on Baya Avenue
1361 ft · 29 sec · Baya Avenue
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Turn right onto East US Highway 90
17.9 mi · 24 min · East US Highway 90
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
2418 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 42 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 Manatee Road and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Northeast Trenton Boulevard
Turn right onto Northeast Trenton Boulevard
40.8 mi · 00h 56m
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 Manatee Road and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manatee Road to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Manatee Road and 57.1 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manatee Road and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manatee Road and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 94.26 mi (151.69 km).
#1 Manatee Road
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 29.5130200, -82.9142900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.97 | $33.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $20.02 | $40.05 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.79 | $35.58 |
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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