How far is Deerfield Beach, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Deerfield Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 311.3 miles (501 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293 miles (471.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.29 mi
04h 25m
Flight
293.01 mi
471.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.01 mi
Kilometers
471.56 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.29 mi
Kilometers
500.98 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Deerfield Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield Beach
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield Beach
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockledge
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Deerfield Beach
155.4 mi
02h 12m
To Jacksonville
155.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deerfield Beach and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield Beach and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    4 m · 7 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hillsboro Boulevard

    554 ft · 16 sec · East Hillsboro Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Hillsboro Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2721 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    306.2 mi · 5 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

    88 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield Beach and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
307 mi · 99%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
West Hillsboro Boulevard
0.68 mi
East Hillsboro Boulevard
0.11 mi
Beaver Street
0.02 mi
Union Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

306 mi · 05h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
293 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
02h 12m from Deerfield Beach
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Deerfield Beach and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deerfield Beach to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 311.3 miles (501 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.4 miles from Deerfield Beach and 155.9 miles from Jacksonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 293 miles (471.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.55 one way or $91.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Deerfield Beach and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Rockledge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockledge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockledge.

RAIL

Kissimmee

67 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

67 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

67 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

75 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 293.01 mi (471.56 km).

Deerfield Beach

#1 Deerfield Beach

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population81,290
Coordinates26.3184100, -80.0997700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hillsboro Boulevard (-80.099764, 26.31845)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.98 gal
41.58 L · about $45.55
Round trip
$91.09
21.96 gal · 83.16 L
Estimated CO2
97.6 kg one way
Round trip: 195.2 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.55 $91.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.46 $100.93
Premium $4.90 $53.76 $107.52
Diesel $4.35 $47.76 $95.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield Beach and Jacksonville. The current time is 22:35:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.