How far is Wesley Chapel, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Wesley Chapel, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.41 mi
03h 00m
Flight
150.14 mi
241.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.14 mi
Kilometers
241.63 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.41 mi
Kilometers
287.13 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Return by in Wesley Chapel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wesley Chapel
2026-04-23T06:47
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wesley Chapel
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
Reddick
FL

Town in Marion County, Florida, United States

From Wesley Chapel
89.4 mi
01h 30m
To Jacksonville
89 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ESE
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 Wesley Chapel and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wesley Chapel and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Benjamin Drive

    60 m · 14 sec · Benjamin Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shelley Drive

    155 m · 23 sec · Shelley Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wesley Chapel Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Ocala

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wesley Chapel 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
77.5 mi · 43%
North US 301
70.4 mi · 39%
I 10 East
17.7 mi · 10%
Wesley Chapel Boulevard
1.63 mi · 1%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

77.1 mi · 01h 23m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reddick
01h 30m from Wesley Chapel
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wesley Chapel and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wesley Chapel to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Wesley Chapel and 89 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wesley Chapel and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Reddick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reddick, 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 Reddick.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

20 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
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Gainesville, Florida

34 mi away
201 East University Ave.
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Waldo, Florida

47 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

54 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wesley Chapel and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 150.14 mi (241.63 km).

Wesley Chapel

#1 Wesley Chapel

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida

Population44,092
Coordinates28.2397300, -82.3278700
Altitude33
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: Benjamin Drive (-82.327869, 28.239242)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.83 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.26
12.6 gal · 47.66 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.13 $52.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.95 $57.91
Premium $4.90 $30.84 $61.69
Diesel $4.35 $27.40 $54.81

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 Wesley Chapel and Jacksonville. The current time is 06:47:06.

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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.