How far is Ocala Florida from Jacksonville Florida

There are 84.28 miles from Ocala to Jacksonville in northeast direction and 101 miles (162.54 kilometers) by car, following the US-301 route.

Ocala and Jacksonville are 1 hour 48 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Ocala, FL to Jacksonville, FL. The halfway point is Hampton, FL.

Ocala, FL and Jacksonville, FL are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 12:51 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 4.07 gallons of gas to cover the route between Ocala, FL and Jacksonville, FL.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Ocala to Jacksonville is $13.74.

During the route, an average car will release 79.76 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.37 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on October 22, 2022.
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Halfway Point Between Ocala, FL and Jacksonville, FL

If you want to meet halfway between Ocala, FL and Jacksonville, FL or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 29.899796 and -82.139236, or 29º 53' 59.2656" N, 82º 8' 21.2496" W. This location is 50.68 miles away from Ocala, FL and Jacksonville, FL and it would take approximately 54 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Hampton, FL, situated 51 miles from Ocala, FL and 53 miles from Jacksonville, FL. It would take 54 minutes to go from Ocala to Hampton and 58 minutes to go from Jacksonville to Hampton.

Weather in Ocala and Jacksonville

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Ocala, FL

Planning on renting a car to go from Ocala, FL to Jacksonville, FL? Here there are some offers to rent a car in or near Ocala, FL:

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From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

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From $28

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Distance conversions

Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Ocala, FL and Jacksonville, FL in this table:

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Straight line distance	84.28 mi	135.64 km	73.24 nautical mi
Driving distance	101 mi	163.13 km	88.08 nautical mi

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The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Ocala, Florida is:

102 miles / 164 km

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Map of driving directions from Jacksonville, FL to Ocala, FL

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The total driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Ocala, FL is 102 miles or 164 kilometers.

Your trip begins in Jacksonville, Florida. It ends in Ocala, Florida.

If you are planning a road trip, you might also want to calculate the total driving time from Jacksonville, FL to Ocala, FL so you can see when you'll arrive at your destination.

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What's the halfway point between Ocala and Jacksonville?

The city at the geographic halfway point from Ocala, FL to Jacksonville, FL is Florahome, Florida.

Is Ocala Florida a good city to live in?

The Ocala area offers several benefits for those looking for a fresh start or a change in scenery. From its lower cost of living and ample job opportunities to its fun attractions and beautiful environment, there's something for everyone in Ocala.