How far is River Park, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from River Park, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.52 mi
03h 36m
Flight
223.05 mi
358.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.05 mi
Kilometers
358.96 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.52 mi
Kilometers
382.25 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Nov 7, 11:43 AM EST
Return by in River Park
Sat, Nov 7, 3:19 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River Park
2026-11-07T08:06
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Nov 7, 11:43 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in River Park
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Mims
FL

Census designated place

From River Park
117.3 mi
01h 48m
To Jacksonville
120.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between River Park and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River Park and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Castana Court

    139 m · 22 sec · Southeast Castana Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Solaz Avenue

    567 ft · 30 sec · Southeast Solaz Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Bonita Court

    88 m · 15 sec · Southeast Bonita Court

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    603 ft · 19 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

    142 m · 11 sec · Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Prima Vista Boulevard

    808 ft · 18 sec · Prima Vista Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest Prima Vista Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northwest Prima Vista Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Prima Vista Boulevard

    2577 ft · 55 sec · Prima Vista Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Saint Lucie West Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest Saint Lucie West Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2537 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    226.9 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 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 River Park and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
227 mi · 96%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Northwest Saint Lucie West Boulevard
2.33 mi · 1%
Northwest Prima Vista Boulevard
0.82 mi
Prima Vista Boulevard
0.64 mi
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

227 mi · 04h 05m

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
223.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mims
01h 48m from River Park
Leave By
9:46 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving River Park and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from River Park to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Mims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from River Park and 120.2 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.13 one way or $64.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around River Park and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Mims

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

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

RAIL

Sanford

46 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

50 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

55 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

63 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Park and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 223.05 mi (358.96 km).

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#1 River Park

River Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.3142100, -80.3472700
Altitude4
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: Southeast Castana Court (-80.347243, 27.314423)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.73 L · about $32.13
Round trip
$64.26
16.76 gal · 63.46 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $32.13 $64.26
Mid-grade $4.32 $36.20 $72.40
Premium $4.66 $39.08 $78.15
Diesel $5.94 $49.79 $99.57

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between River Park and Jacksonville. The current time is 08:06:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.