How far is Richmond West, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Richmond West, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 365.8 miles (588.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334.7 miles (538.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
365.82 mi
05h 41m
Flight
334.7 mi
538.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.7 mi
Kilometers
538.64 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.82 mi
Kilometers
588.73 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond West
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond West
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond West
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grant-Valkaria
FL

Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Richmond West
182.6 mi
02h 50m
To Jacksonville
183.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond West and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond West and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 168th Terrace

    35 m · 12 sec · Southwest 168th Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 146th Court

    76 m · 20 sec · Southwest 146th Court

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest 168th Street

    65 m · 6 sec · Southwest 168th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 147th Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Southwest 147th Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 147th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Southwest 147th Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 152nd Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Southwest 152nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest 117th Avenue

    1303 ft · 38 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Road 821 Access Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Miami International Airport, Orlando

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    104.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

    88 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond West and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
220 mi · 60%
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 29%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
29.7 mi · 8%
Southwest 152nd Street
3.02 mi · 1%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
State Road 821 Access Road
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

220 mi · 03h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
334.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grant-Valkaria
02h 50m from Richmond West
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond West 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 Richmond West to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 365.8 miles (588.7 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Grant-Valkaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.6 miles from Richmond West and 183.2 miles from Jacksonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 334.7 miles (538.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.55 one way or $107.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond West and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Grant-Valkaria

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grant-Valkaria, 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 Grant-Valkaria.

RAIL

Okeechobee

81 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

91 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sebring

98 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

103 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond West and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 334.7 mi (538.64 km).

Richmond West

#1 Richmond West

Location in Florida, United States

Population31,973
Coordinates25.6105000, -80.4297100
Altitude2
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: Southwest 168th Terrace (-80.429704, 25.610454)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.91 gal
48.86 L · about $53.55
Round trip
$107.10
25.82 gal · 97.72 L
Estimated CO2
114.7 kg one way
Round trip: 229.5 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $53.55 $107.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $59.33 $118.67
Premium $4.90 $63.21 $126.41
Diesel $4.35 $56.16 $112.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond West and Jacksonville. The current time is 06:58:06.

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.