How far is Villas, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Villas, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 329 miles (529.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.6 miles (421 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Villas and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villas and Jacksonville.
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Start on Bell Tower Drive
1487 ft · 1 min · Bell Tower Drive
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Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Daniels Parkway
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Turn left onto Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Colonial Boulevard East Bound
1318 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
1709 ft · 35 sec · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Babcock Ranch Road
36.3 mi · 46 min · Babcock Ranch Road
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
1471 ft · 31 sec · East Hickory Street
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Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Mills Avenue
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Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
71 m · 12 sec · Dickhaut Street
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Turn sharp right onto Brevard Avenue
14.7 mi · 18 min · Brevard Avenue
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
45.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn left onto Pomelo Street
653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street
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Continue on North Buena Vista Drive
6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive
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Take the ramp straight
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Villas and Jacksonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Villas and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Villas to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 329 miles (529.4 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Doctor Phillips is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Villas and 179.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.6 miles (421 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.16 one way or $96.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Villas and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Doctor Phillips
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doctor Phillips.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Villas and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 261.62 mi (421.04 km).
#1 Villas
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 11,569 |
| Coordinates | 26.5503500, -81.8687000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 529 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $48.16 | $96.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.36 | $106.72 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.84 | $113.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $50.50 | $101.01 |
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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