How far is Thonotosassa, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Thonotosassa, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.33 mi
03h 13m
Flight
161.67 mi
260.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.67 mi
Kilometers
260.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.33 mi
Kilometers
312.75 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Thonotosassa
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thonotosassa
2026-04-19T01:17
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thonotosassa
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Thonotosassa
97.1 mi
01h 36m
To Jacksonville
97.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NNW
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 Thonotosassa and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thonotosassa and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Ohio Avenue

    1830 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Fowler Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fowler Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala

    2218 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thonotosassa 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
91.6 mi · 47%
North US 301
70.4 mi · 36%
I 10 East
17.7 mi · 9%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi · 1%
East Fowler Avenue
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

91.1 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
01h 36m from Thonotosassa
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Thonotosassa 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 Thonotosassa to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 97.1 miles from Thonotosassa and 97.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.46 one way or $56.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thonotosassa and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 161.67 mi (260.18 km).

Thonotosassa

#1 Thonotosassa

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population13,014
Coordinates28.0614100, -82.3023100
Altitude10
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: (-82.302278, 28.061674)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.96 L · about $28.46
Round trip
$56.91
13.72 gal · 51.92 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.46 $56.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.53 $63.06
Premium $4.90 $33.59 $67.17
Diesel $4.35 $29.84 $59.68

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 Thonotosassa and Jacksonville. The current time is 01:17:22.

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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.