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

The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Jacksonville Beach, FL is about 302.4 miles (486.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
302.33 mi
06h 04m
Flight
247.24 mi
397.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.24 mi
Kilometers
397.89 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.33 mi
Kilometers
486.56 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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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 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Jacksonville Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Sky Lake
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Harlem
151.4 mi
03h 02m
To Jacksonville Beach
150.9 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph E
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    27 m · 5 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    779 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Parrott Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2991 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    70 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches

    2806 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto East Beltway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Beltway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beaches

    1.4 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Butler Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Butler Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward San Pablo Road

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on San Pablo Road, Mayo Clinic

    102 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on San Pablo Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · San Pablo Parkway

  33. 33

    Continue on San Pablo Road South

    1590 ft · 31 sec · San Pablo Road South

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Beach Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Beach Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 3rd Street North

    2767 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street North

  36. 36

    Continue on 3rd Street North

    113 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street North

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
72.2 mi · 24%
Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 22%
I 4 East
55 mi · 18%
Parrott Avenue
36.3 mi · 12%
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 11%
Lewis Boulevard
16.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

70 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
247.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sky Lake
03h 02m from Harlem
Leave By
11:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harlem and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.4 miles (486.6 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sky Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Harlem and 150.9 miles from Jacksonville Beach.

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

The direct path is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.26 one way or $88.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sky Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sky Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sky Lake.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

8 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

16 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

18 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

40 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Jacksonville Beach. Straight-line distance: 247.24 mi (397.89 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville Beach

#2 Jacksonville Beach

City in Duval County, Florida, United States

Population23,609
Coordinates30.2946900, -81.3931400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-80.9509, 26.73757)
End: Jacksonville Beach (-81.39314, 30.29469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.67 gal
40.38 L · about $44.26
Round trip
$88.52
21.34 gal · 80.76 L
Estimated CO2
94.8 kg one way
Round trip: 189.6 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.26 $88.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.04 $98.08
Premium $4.90 $52.24 $104.48
Diesel $4.35 $46.41 $92.83

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 Harlem and Jacksonville Beach. The current time is 20:25:31.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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