Jacksonville, Florida to Winter Haven: Road Trip Guide & Distance

159.7 miles 257 km · straight line
185.8 miles actual route 299 km · driving distance
3h 40min estimated drive time
$18 - $22 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Winter Haven?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Winter Haven is 159.7 miles (257 km) as the crow flies. Winter Haven is located S of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 185.8 miles, taking about 3h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida and Winter Haven. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jacksonville, Florida to Winter Haven

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 40min $18 - $22 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 24min $15–$28* Budget
Train ~3h 29min $22–$65* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Winter Haven

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Winter Haven
28.02°N, 81.73°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 53 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 155.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM