How far is West Gate, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from West Gate, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 282.7 miles (454.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268 miles (431.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.68 mi
04h 13m
Flight
268 mi
431.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268 mi
Kilometers
431.31 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.68 mi
Kilometers
454.93 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Nov 7, 1:05 PM EST
Return by in West Gate
Sat, Nov 7, 5:19 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Gate
2026-11-07T08:51
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Nov 7, 1:05 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Gate
9:00 PM EST
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
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From West Gate
139.7 mi
02h 06m
To Jacksonville
142.9 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Gate and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Gate and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Tallahassee Drive

    58 m · 14 sec · Tallahassee Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Westgate Avenue

    816 ft · 24 sec · Westgate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wabasso Drive

    1276 ft · 37 sec · Wabasso Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    108 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike

    42 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike

    111 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    52 mi · 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gate 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
220 mi · 78%
Florida's Turnpike
52.1 mi · 18%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Boulevard
2.23 mi · 1%
FL 70
0.53 mi
Okeechobee Road
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

220 mi · 03h 58m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
268 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
02h 06m from West Gate
Leave By
8:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Gate and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Gate to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 282.7 miles (454.9 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from West Gate and 142.9 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 268 miles (431.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.26 one way or $76.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Gate and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint John, 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 Port Saint John.

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Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Gate and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 268 mi (431.31 km).

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#1 West Gate

West Gate is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.7025700, -80.0981000
Altitude4
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: Tallahassee Drive (-80.098017, 26.702568)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.76 L · about $38.26
Round trip
$76.53
19.96 gal · 75.52 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $38.26 $76.53
Mid-grade $4.32 $43.11 $86.23
Premium $4.66 $46.54 $93.07
Diesel $5.94 $59.29 $118.58

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Gate and Jacksonville. The current time is 08:51:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.