How far is Greenacres City, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Greenacres City, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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
287.58 mi
04h 22m
Flight
272.56 mi
438.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.56 mi
Kilometers
438.64 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.58 mi
Kilometers
462.81 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Greenacres City
Mon, Apr 20, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenacres City
2026-04-19T17:51
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenacres City
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
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From Greenacres City
143.5 mi
02h 11m
To Jacksonville
144 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenacres City and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenacres City and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    18 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Swain Boulevard

    1708 ft · 1 min · Swain Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Worth Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lake Worth Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    2491 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenacres City and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
220 mi · 77%
Florida's Turnpike
58.9 mi · 20%
Lake Worth Road
2.87 mi · 1%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
FL 70
0.53 mi
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

220 mi · 03h 58m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
272.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
02h 11m from Greenacres City
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenacres City 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 Greenacres City to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Greenacres City and 144 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.10 one way or $84.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Greenacres City and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint John, 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 Port Saint John.

RAIL

Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenacres City and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 272.56 mi (438.64 km).

Greenacres City

#1 Greenacres City

City in central Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population32,963
Coordinates26.6236800, -80.1253200
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: 2nd Street (-80.125319, 26.623707)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.41 L · about $42.10
Round trip
$84.20
20.3 gal · 76.82 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $42.10 $84.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.65 $93.30
Premium $4.90 $49.69 $99.39
Diesel $4.35 $44.15 $88.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenacres City and Jacksonville. The current time is 17:51:41.

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.