Cities Near Jacksonville
Cities near Jacksonville, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Palm Coast, Gainesville, Ocala. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Jacksonville, Florida is Palm Coast, about 58 mi (94 km) away — roughly 1 hr 44 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Coast | 58 mi / 94 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Gainesville | 62 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ocala | 84 mi / 136 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Daytona Beach | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| The Villages | 98 mi / 158 km | 2 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Deltona | 102 mi / 164 km | 2 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Valdosta | 103 mi / 165 km | 2 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pine Hills | 123 mi / 198 km | 2 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Alafaya | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Savannah | 125 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Jacksonville
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Palm Coast, Gainesville, Ocala, Daytona Beach, The Villages. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Jacksonville
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Deltona, Valdosta, Pine Hills, Alafaya, Savannah. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Jacksonville include Palm Coast, Gainesville, Ocala, Daytona Beach, The Villages. The closest is Palm Coast, about 58 miles (94 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Palm Coast
- → Best time to visit Gainesville
- → Best time to visit Ocala
- → Best time to visit Daytona Beach
- → Best time to visit The Villages
- → Best time to visit Deltona
- → Best time to visit Valdosta
- → Best time to visit Pine Hills
- → Best time to visit Alafaya
- → Best time to visit Savannah