Today, I was hit with a sudden urge to figure out the distance between the New England Patriots’ stadium and the Jacksonville Jaguars’ stadium. Don’t ask me why, it just popped into my head, and I had to know. So, I grabbed my laptop and got to work.
First, I needed to find the names of the stadiums. A quick search told me that the Patriots play at Gillette Stadium and the Jaguars call TIAA Bank Field (now called EverBank Stadium) their home. Okay, got that.
Next, I wanted to find out the actual distance. I fired up a search engine and typed in something like “distance between Gillette Stadium and EverBank Stadium.” Boom! The results showed it’s about 997 miles, or 1605 kilometers. That’s a pretty long way! It would be a heck of a road trip.
Then I got a bit sidetracked, as usual. I started wondering about getting to the stadiums on game day. I found out that the stadium lots usually open up about 4 or 4.5 hours before kickoff. That’s good to know if you’re planning to tailgate. Also read something about a “Bud Light Zone” at the Jaguars’ stadium that opens two hours before the game. Sounds like a party!
- Patriots’ stadium: Gillette Stadium
- Jaguars’ stadium: EverBank Stadium (formerly TIAA Bank Field)
- Distance: 997 miles (1605 kilometers)
- Stadium lots open: 4-4.5 hours before kickoff
I also stumbled upon some information about parking. It seems you can buy single-game parking passes by calling the Jaguars’ ticket office. They’re $35 per game for the Sports Complex Parking Garage, if available. And if you need accessible parking, they have a pick-up/drop-off location and a shuttle service. That’s pretty thoughtful.
Game Day Tips
- Parking lots open about 4 to 4.5 hours before kickoff.
- Single-game parking passes are available for $35 (Sports Complex Parking Garage).
- Accessible parking and shuttle service are available.
So, there you have it. That’s how I spent part of my day, figuring out the distance between two NFL stadiums and getting a little bit of game day info. It was a fun little journey of discovery, even if it was a bit random. This whole experience reminded me that sometimes, the most interesting things come from just following your curiosity, no matter how trivial it may seem.
