Drive or Fly: Jacksonville, FL to Citrus Hills, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for JAX–GNV. At 135 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

135 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

55 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 54m

13m in the air

Air Distance

110 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Jacksonville, FL → JAX 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GNV → Citrus Hills, FL 84m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Jacksonville, FL JAX — Jacksonville International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

Citrus Hills, FL GNV — Gainesville Regional Airport 56 mi, ~84m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JAX and GNV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 21m

3h 55m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Jacksonville, FL → Jacksonville 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 235m

Arrival 10m

Wildwood Amtrak Station → Citrus Hills, FL 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Jacksonville 5 mi, ~10m drive

To Wildwood Amtrak Station 24 mi, ~36m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	3h	3h 54m	5h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$124	$21
Carbon footprint	55 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

135 mi 3h 0m

via US 301, FL 200, I 10; US 17; FL 228

Shortest (+5 min)

134.2 mi 3h 5m

via US 301, US 41; CR 464, I 10; US 17; FL 228

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Jacksonville, FL to Citrus Hills, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.