How far is Sanibel, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Sanibel, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 343.9 miles (553.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
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.
Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States
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 Sanibel and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanibel and Jacksonville.
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Start on the route
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Buttonwood Lane
766 ft · 39 sec · Buttonwood Lane
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Turn left onto Periwinkle Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Periwinkle Way
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Turn slight right
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Causeway Road
2222 ft · 1 min · Causeway Road
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Continue on Sanibel Causeway
2.9 mi · 6 min · Sanibel Causeway
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Continue on McGregor Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · McGregor Boulevard
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Continue on Summerlin Road
6 mi · 9 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn right onto Gladiolus Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Gladiolus Drive
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Continue on Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Colonial Boulevard East Bound
1318 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
1709 ft · 35 sec · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Babcock Ranch Road
36.3 mi · 46 min · Babcock Ranch Road
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
1471 ft · 31 sec · East Hickory Street
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Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Mills Avenue
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Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
71 m · 12 sec · Dickhaut Street
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Turn sharp right onto Brevard Avenue
14.7 mi · 18 min · Brevard Avenue
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
45.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn left onto Pomelo Street
653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street
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Continue on North Buena Vista Drive
6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive
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Take the ramp straight
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Sanibel and Jacksonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sanibel and Mostly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanibel to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 343.9 miles (553.4 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Sanibel and 186.8 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 6:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.32 one way or $100.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanibel and Mostly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Celebration
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanibel and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 269.23 mi (433.28 km).
#1 Sanibel
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 7,429 |
| Coordinates | 26.4489700, -82.0223100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $50.32 | $100.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.75 | $111.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $59.39 | $118.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $52.77 | $105.53 |
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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