How far is Perry, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Perry, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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 12m.
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.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perry and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry and Jacksonville.
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Start on South Quincy Street
31 m · 7 sec · South Quincy Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
92 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2317 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
18.9 mi · 25 min · Hampton Springs Avenue
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Turn left
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Dowling Park Road
14.2 mi · 20 min · Dowling Park Road
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Turn left onto Irvin Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Irvin Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 11th Street Southwest
47 m · 4 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto 11th Street Southwest
933 ft · 24 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Houston Avenue Southwest
3202 ft · 1 min · Houston Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Houston Avenue Northwest
2777 ft · 59 sec · Houston Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Winderweedle Street Northwest
1699 ft · 50 sec · Winderweedle Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Ohio Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 26 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 Perry and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ohio Avenue
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Perry and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Perry to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Perry and 80.6 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.36 one way or $42.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Perry and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near White Springs
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 White Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perry and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 116 mi (186.68 km).
#1 Perry
City in Taylor County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,874 |
| Coordinates | 30.1176600, -83.5827400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.40 | $44.81 |
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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