How far is Zephyrhills, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Zephyrhills, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zephyrhills and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zephyrhills and Jacksonville.
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Start on 5th Avenue
37 m · 8 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 7th Street
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Continue on Fort King Road
1555 ft · 33 sec · Fort King Road
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Turn right onto Gall Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · Gall Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Street
44 m · 2 sec · 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street
965 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala
3051 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Zephyrhills and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Zephyrhills and Mostly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zephyrhills to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Citra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Zephyrhills and 89 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zephyrhills and Mostly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Citra
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 Citra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zephyrhills and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 148.41 mi (238.85 km).
#1 Zephyrhills
City in Florida
| Population | 17,019 |
| Coordinates | 28.2336200, -82.1811900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $25.97 | $51.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
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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