How far is Trenton, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Trenton, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Jacksonville.
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Start on East Wade Street
71 m · 10 sec · East Wade Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1825 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Trenton Boulevard
40.8 mi · 56 min · Northeast Trenton Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Southwest Main Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Main Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Baya Drive
735 ft · 16 sec · Southwest Baya Drive
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Continue on Southeast Baya Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Baya Drive
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Continue on Baya Avenue
1361 ft · 29 sec · Baya Avenue
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Turn right onto East US Highway 90
17.9 mi · 24 min · East US Highway 90
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
2418 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 42 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 Trenton 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.
Northeast Trenton Boulevard
Turn right onto Northeast Trenton Boulevard
40.8 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Trenton and 51.8 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.14 one way or $30.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 85.46 mi (137.54 km).
#1 Trenton
Town in Florida
| Population | 2,188 |
| Coordinates | 29.6132900, -82.8176200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $15.14 | $30.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.78 | $33.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.88 | $31.75 |
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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