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

The driving distance from Delray Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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
300.64 mi
04h 16m
Flight
284.21 mi
457.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.21 mi
Kilometers
457.39 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.64 mi
Kilometers
483.84 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Delray Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delray Beach
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delray 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
Cocoa
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Delray Beach
150.1 mi
02h 08m
To Jacksonville
150.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 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 Delray Beach and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Atlantic Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    121 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2373 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    295.6 mi · 5 hr 21 min

  5. 5

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delray 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
296 mi · 98%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
East Atlantic Avenue
0.79 mi
I 95
0.08 mi
Beaver Street
0.02 mi
Union Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

296 mi · 05h 21m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
284.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cocoa
02h 08m from Delray Beach
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Delray 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 Delray Beach to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Cocoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Delray Beach and 150.6 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Delray Beach and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Cocoa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cocoa, 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 Cocoa.

RAIL

Winter Park

64 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

64 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

66 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

71 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delray Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 284.21 mi (457.39 km).

Delray Beach

#1 Delray Beach

The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population69,577
Coordinates26.4614600, -80.0728200
Altitude5
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 Atlantic Avenue (-80.072818, 26.461645)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.16 L · about $44.01
Round trip
$88.02
21.22 gal · 80.32 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.01 $88.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.76 $97.53
Premium $4.90 $51.95 $103.89
Diesel $4.35 $46.15 $92.31

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 Delray Beach and Jacksonville. The current time is 20:39:42.

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.