Getting to work
Commuting from Grand Oaks
Grand Oaks sits on the Arlington Expressway service road, with the on-ramps in both directions at the door. Here is where the main destinations are, in miles, and how the bus runs.
By car
The Arlington Expressway, State Road 115, runs west over the Mathews Bridge into downtown Jacksonville, 5.0 miles, and east toward Atlantic Boulevard and the Southside. Jacksonville University is 3.4 miles up University Boulevard North, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is 3.7 miles, Baptist Medical Center downtown is 6.0 miles, and Jacksonville International Airport is 23.4 miles.
We publish miles, not drive times, on purpose. The Arlington Expressway at 5:30 p.m. and the same road at 10 a.m. are different roads, and a time on a web page is a promise nobody can keep.
By bus
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority runs fixed-route buses in Arlington. Its First Coast Flyer Red Line, the Arlington line, travels along the Arlington Expressway between downtown's regional transportation center and the Regency area and beaches. Routes, numbers and schedules change, so plan a trip on jtafla.com or in a transit app with our address as the start point rather than relying on a route number printed here.
The homes
Grand Oaks has renovated one, two and three bedroom apartments on the Arlington Expressway, each with wood-plank flooring, an updated kitchen and an open living area. Live pricing for every open home is on the availability page.
Questions people ask
How far is Grand Oaks from downtown Jacksonville?
5.0 miles by road, west over the Mathews Bridge on the Arlington Expressway. We give the distance, not a drive time, because the time depends on the hour.
Is there a bus near Grand Oaks?
Yes. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority runs fixed-route buses in Arlington, including the First Coast Flyer Red Line along the Arlington Expressway. Plan a trip on jtafla.com from our address; routes and schedules change.
How far is Jacksonville International Airport?
23.4 miles by road from Grand Oaks.
How far is Jacksonville University from Grand Oaks?
3.4 miles by road, up University Boulevard North.
Is parking included at Grand Oaks?
Yes. Grand Oaks has a private resident parking lot on the property.
Distances measured by road from our address using OpenStreetMap, October 2026. Drive times depend on the hour, so we publish the distance instead. JTA route facts from the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (jtafla.com); confirm current routes and times there.
More about living here
- Greater Arlington, and where Grand Oaks sits in it
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- Parks and trails near Grand Oaks
- Things to do near Grand Oaks
- Eating and drinking near Grand Oaks
- Schools near Grand Oaks
- Renovated apartments, done before you get the keys
- The pickleball court at Grand Oaks
- The floor plans at Grand Oaks, explained
- How to apply at Grand Oaks
- Working from home at Grand Oaks
- What residents say about Grand Oaks
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