How far is Tavares, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Tavares, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tavares and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tavares and Jacksonville.
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Start on East Alfred Street
45 m · 3 sec · East Alfred Street
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Turn slight left
115 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left
122 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto North Saint Clair Abrams Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Saint Clair Abrams Avenue
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Turn right onto East Burleigh Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Burleigh Boulevard
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Turn slight left
119 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Mount Homer Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Mount Homer Road
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Turn left onto David Walker Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · David Walker Drive
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Turn left onto Kurt Street
1321 ft · 32 sec · Kurt Street
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Continue on West Lakeview Avenue
2258 ft · 57 sec · West Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto Bay Street
1001 ft · 30 sec · Bay Street
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Continue on Paul Brown Parkway
1073 ft · 26 sec · Paul Brown Parkway
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Continue on South Grove Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Grove Street
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Continue on Eustis Grove Street
18.5 mi · 28 min · Eustis Grove Street
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
16.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto State Street
10 mi · 13 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 55 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 Tavares and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tavares and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tavares to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Bunnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Tavares and 65 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tavares and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Bunnell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bunnell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tavares and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 105.66 mi (170.04 km).
#1 Tavares
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,832 |
| Coordinates | 28.8041600, -81.7256300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.10 | $42.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.47 | $44.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.97 | $39.93 |
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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