How far is Palatka, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Palatka, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Palatka and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatka and Jacksonville.
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Start on Reid Street
3098 ft · 1 min · Reid Street
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Continue on Memorial Bridge
2.1 mi · 4 min · Memorial Bridge
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Turn left
19.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
1844 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
37.3 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
88 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
7 m · 1 sec · 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 Palatka and Jacksonville.
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 North
Merge slight left
37.3 mi · 00h 41m
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 Palatka 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 Palatka to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Villano Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Palatka and 31.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.17 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palatka and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Villano Beach
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 Villano Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatka and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 47.24 mi (76.03 km).
#1 Palatka
County seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States
| Population | 10,457 |
| Coordinates | 29.6485800, -81.6375800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $9.17 | $18.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.61 | $19.23 |
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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