How far is Polk City, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Polk City and Jacksonville is 148.87 miles (239.59 km).
Flight distance from Polk City, FL to Jacksonville, FL is 148.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Polk City to Jacksonville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Polk City, Florida to Jacksonville, Florida is: 182.32 miles (293.42 km) by car.
Driving from Polk City to Jacksonville will take approximately 03 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Polk City
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2884 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 28°10'57"N 81°49'26"W |
| Latitude | 28.1825100 |
| Longitude | -81.8239700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. Jacksonville is a major center for the military and is home to the Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
| Population | 920570 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°19'56"N 81°39'20"W |
| Latitude | 30.3321800 |
| Longitude | -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Jacksonville: Union Street (-81.655668,30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time Between Polk City and Jacksonville
The distance between Polk City and Jacksonville is 293 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Polk City and Jacksonville. The current time is 07:30:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.35 liters (6.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Polk City and Jacksonville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Polk City to Jacksonville is $21.39 (diesel $27.99).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $21.39 | $24.07 | $26.16 | $27.99 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Polk City and Jacksonville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
