How far is Upper Grand Lagoon, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Upper Grand Lagoon, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.46 mi
04h 33m
Flight
244.09 mi
392.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.09 mi
Kilometers
392.83 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.46 mi
Kilometers
438.48 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Grand Lagoon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Grand Lagoon
2026-04-22T20:28
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Grand Lagoon
9:00 PM CDT
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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Upper Grand Lagoon
135.9 mi
02h 16m
To Jacksonville
136.6 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Grand Lagoon and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Grand Lagoon and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    150 m · 41 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ammo Road

    152 m · 22 sec · Ammo Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2590 ft · 3 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Magnolia Beach Road

    883 ft · 39 sec · Magnolia Beach Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1020 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Coast Guard Road

    1812 ft · 50 sec · Coast Guard Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Navy Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Navy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1875 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West 23rd Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · West 23rd Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    113 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    186.9 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  22. 22

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Grand Lagoon 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
187 mi · 69%
West 23rd Street
27.8 mi · 10%
Navy Boulevard
2.74 mi · 1%
Greensboro Highway
2.23 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

187 mi · 03h 22m

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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
02h 16m from Upper Grand Lagoon
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Grand Lagoon 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 Upper Grand Lagoon to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.9 miles from Upper Grand Lagoon and 136.6 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.86 one way or $79.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Upper Grand Lagoon and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Grand Lagoon and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Grand Lagoon and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 244.09 mi (392.83 km).

Upper Grand Lagoon

#1 Upper Grand Lagoon

Census designated place

Population13,963
Coordinates30.1632600, -85.7407600
Altitude0
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: (-85.74272, 30.163007)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.39 L · about $39.86
Round trip
$79.72
19.22 gal · 72.78 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.86 $79.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.17 $88.34
Premium $4.90 $47.05 $94.10
Diesel $4.35 $41.80 $83.61

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Upper Grand Lagoon, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Upper Grand Lagoon is 20:28:27, although it is 21:28:27 in Jacksonville.

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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.