How far is Union Park, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Union Park, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
144.22 mi
02h 16m
Flight
123.9 mi
199.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.9 mi
Kilometers
199.4 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.22 mi
Kilometers
232.1 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Union Park
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Park
2026-04-23T03:30
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Park
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 Union Park
71.6 mi
01h 08m
To Jacksonville
72.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union Park and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Park and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Goldenrod Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Goldenrod Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    94 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Colonial Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Colonial Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward FL 417 Toll North: Sanford

    34 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto FL 417 Toll North: Sanford

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    3 mi · 3 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  7. 7

    Continue on Seminole Expressway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Seminole Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rinehart Road

    2377 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rinehart Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rinehart Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1686 ft · 43 sec · West 1st Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 East: Daytona Beach

    3006 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

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

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  17. 17

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Park 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 61%
I 4 East
29 mi · 20%
Seminole Expressway
16.5 mi · 11%
Central Florida GreeneWay
2.98 mi · 2%
US 90
2.38 mi · 2%
East Colonial Drive
1.3 mi · 1%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagler Beach
01h 08m from Union Park
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union Park and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union Park to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 71.6 miles from Union Park and 72.6 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.11 one way or $42.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union Park and 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 Union Park and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 123.9 mi (199.4 km).

Union Park

#1 Union Park

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population9,765
Coordinates28.5680600, -81.2861800
Altitude25
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: Goldenrod Road (-81.28618, 28.568067)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.26 L · about $21.11
Round trip
$42.23
10.18 gal · 38.52 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.11 $42.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.39 $46.79
Premium $4.90 $24.92 $49.84
Diesel $4.35 $22.14 $44.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Park and Jacksonville. The current time is 03:30:27.

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.