How far is Safety Harbor, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Safety Harbor, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 218 miles (350.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Safety Harbor and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Safety Harbor and Jacksonville.
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Start on Main Street
1626 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Phillippe Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Phillippe Parkway
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Turn slight left
1915 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Forest Lakes Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Forest Lakes Boulevard
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Turn straight onto West Linebaugh Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Linebaugh Avenue
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Turn left onto Sheldon Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Sheldon Road
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Turn right onto Citrus Park Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Citrus Park Drive
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Continue on Gunn Highway
107 m · 7 sec · Gunn Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 589 Toll North: Brooksville
2034 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
2319 ft · 33 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ehrlich Road
753 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dale Mabry
529 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Ehrlich Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ehrlich Road
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Continue on West Bearss Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Bearss Avenue
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Continue on East Bearss Avenue
1302 ft · 27 sec · East Bearss Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 275 North
1685 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 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 Safety Harbor 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 275 North
Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Safety Harbor 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 Safety Harbor to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 218 miles (350.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Safety Harbor and 112.7 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Safety Harbor and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Safety Harbor and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 173.46 mi (279.15 km).
#1 Safety Harbor
City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida
| Population | 17,964 |
| Coordinates | 27.9908500, -82.6931600 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.34 | $70.69 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.65 | $75.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.45 | $66.90 |
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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