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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116 mi
02h 09m
Flight
94.26 mi
151.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.26 mi
Kilometers
151.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116 mi
Kilometers
186.69 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Manatee Road
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manatee Road
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manatee Road
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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Manatee Road
58.9 mi
01h 04m
To Jacksonville
57.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 85th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Northwest 85th Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 120th Street

    845 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 120th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 83 Court

    2734 ft · 2 min · Northwest 83 Court

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Manatee Springs Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Manatee Springs Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest 19th Avenue

    2280 ft · 56 sec · Northwest 19th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Young Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Young Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rodgers Boulevard

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Rodgers Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast Trenton Boulevard

    40.8 mi · 56 min · Northeast Trenton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Southwest Main Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Main Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Baya Drive

    735 ft · 16 sec · Southwest Baya Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Baya Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Baya Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Baya Avenue

    1361 ft · 29 sec · Baya Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East US Highway 90

    17.9 mi · 24 min · East US Highway 90

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Trenton Boulevard
40.8 mi · 35%
I 10 East
37.7 mi · 32%
East US Highway 90
17.9 mi · 15%
Rodgers Boulevard
10.3 mi · 9%
Southeast Baya Drive
2.25 mi · 2%
Manatee Springs Road
2.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
01h 04m from Manatee Road
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manatee Road and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 94.26 mi (151.69 km).

Manatee Road

#1 Manatee Road

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida

Population2,244
Coordinates29.5130200, -82.9142900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 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
Start: Northwest 85th Avenue (-82.914436, 29.513019)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.5 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.93
8.18 gal · 31 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Manatee Road and Jacksonville. The current time is 01:58:50.

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.