How far is South Apopka, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from South Apopka, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.92 mi
02h 17m
Flight
115.74 mi
186.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.74 mi
Kilometers
186.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.92 mi
Kilometers
230.01 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in South Apopka
Sun, Apr 19, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Apopka
2026-04-19T05:46
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Apopka
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Flagler Beach
FL

City in Flagler County, Florida, United States

From South Apopka
69.4 mi
01h 08m
To Jacksonville
73.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
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 South Apopka and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Apopka and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on 13th Street

    19 m · 7 sec · 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clarcona Road

    1358 ft · 27 sec · Clarcona Road

  3. 3

    Continue on S Park Avenue

    2679 ft · 60 sec · S Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3264 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Semoran Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Semoran Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1844 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Apopka 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 62%
Semoran Boulevard
42.8 mi · 30%
US 90
2.38 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.62 mi
S Park Avenue
0.51 mi
Clarcona Road
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagler Beach
01h 08m from South Apopka
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Apopka 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 South Apopka to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Flagler Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from South Apopka and 73.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Apopka and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Flagler Beach

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

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

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

30 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Palatka

53 mi away
220 North 11th Street
RAIL

DeLand

55 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

76 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Apopka and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 115.74 mi (186.26 km).

South Apopka

#1 South Apopka

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population5,728
Coordinates28.6619400, -81.5095200
Altitude38
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: 13th Street (-81.509519, 28.662011)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $20.91
Round trip
$41.81
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.91 $41.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.16 $46.33
Premium $4.90 $24.68 $49.35
Diesel $4.35 $21.92 $43.85

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 South Apopka and Jacksonville. The current time is 05:46:23.

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.