How far is Sarasota Springs, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Sarasota Springs, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 252.3 miles (406 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 07m.
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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
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 Sarasota Springs and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sarasota Springs and Jacksonville.
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Start on Amanda Drive
70 m · 16 sec · Amanda Drive
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Turn left onto Webber Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Webber Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Honore Avenue
55 m · 4 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1215 ft · 25 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
35 m · 3 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1963 ft · 40 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
109 m · 7 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1496 ft · 34 sec · Honore Avenue
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Turn right onto Fruitville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fruitville Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Tampa
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
146.6 mi · 2 hr 38 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 Sarasota Springs 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 75 North
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 38m
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 Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Sarasota Springs and 126.9 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sarasota Springs and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sarasota Springs and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 214.75 mi (345.61 km).
#1 Sarasota Springs
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 14,395 |
| Coordinates | 27.3089400, -82.4795400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.90 | $81.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.57 | $87.15 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.71 | $77.43 |
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 18, 2026
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