How far is Williston Highlands, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Williston Highlands, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.22 mi
01h 59m
Flight
86.68 mi
139.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.68 mi
Kilometers
139.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.22 mi
Kilometers
162.89 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Williston Highlands
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston Highlands
2026-04-18T00:02
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williston Highlands
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
Hampton
FL

City in Florida

From Williston Highlands
50.8 mi
00h 59m
To Jacksonville
50.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williston Highlands and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston Highlands and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 6th Street

    784 ft · 35 sec · Northeast 6th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 140th Avenue

    3163 ft · 2 min · Northeast 140th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Levy Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Levy Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    547 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Noble Avenue

    2518 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2022 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    18.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Williston Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast 11th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 11th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Waldo Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Waldo Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast Waldo Road

    1599 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Waldo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Waldo Road

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Waldo Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Sid Martin Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Starke Bypass

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Starke Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston Highlands and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Starke Bypass
27.9 mi · 28%
I 10 East
17.7 mi · 17%
Waldo Road
13.1 mi · 13%
Sid Martin Highway
8.79 mi · 9%
Southeast Williston Road
2.07 mi · 2%
I 95 North
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

18.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampton
00h 59m from Williston Highlands
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Williston Highlands 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 Williston Highlands to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Williston Highlands and 50.4 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Williston Highlands and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Hampton

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

9 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

30 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Palatka

53 mi away
220 North 11th Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

68 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston Highlands and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 86.68 mi (139.5 km).

Williston Highlands

#1 Williston Highlands

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida

Population2,275
Coordinates29.3405200, -82.5415000
Altitude26
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: Northeast 6th Street (-82.541407, 29.341001)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.62
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.81 $29.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.41 $32.82
Premium $4.90 $17.48 $34.96
Diesel $4.35 $15.53 $31.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston Highlands and Jacksonville. The current time is 00:02:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.