How far is Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weeki Wachee Gardens and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weeki Wachee Gardens and Jacksonville.
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Start on Tuscawilla Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Tuscawilla Drive
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Continue on Tuscawilla Drive
1079 ft · 47 sec · Tuscawilla Drive
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Continue on Westwind Street
2000 ft · 2 min · Westwind Street
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Turn left onto Alpaca Drive
113 m · 21 sec · Alpaca Drive
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Turn left onto Shoal Line Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Shoal Line Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Cortez Boulevard
3.4 mi · 8 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn left onto Commercial Way
12.3 mi · 16 min · Commercial Way
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Continue on Suncoast Boulevard
35 mi · 48 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Turn slight right
20.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
547 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Noble Avenue
2518 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2022 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
18.8 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Southeast Williston Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road
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Continue on Southeast 11th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 11th Street
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Continue on Waldo Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
1599 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
11.7 mi · 16 min · Waldo Road
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Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Continue on Starke Bypass
6.4 mi · 7 min · Starke Bypass
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Suncoast Boulevard
Continue on Suncoast Boulevard
35 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Weeki Wachee Gardens and Mostly Clear near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weeki Wachee Gardens to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Archer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens and 98.8 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.71 one way or $53.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weeki Wachee Gardens and Mostly Clear near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Archer
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 Archer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weeki Wachee Gardens and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 137.39 mi (221.11 km).
#1 Weeki Wachee Gardens
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 1,146 |
| Coordinates | 28.5336100, -82.6295400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.53 | $63.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.01 | $56.03 |
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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