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

The driving distance from Hillsboro Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 314.2 miles (505.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295 miles (474.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
314.17 mi
04h 48m
Flight
295.03 mi
474.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.03 mi
Kilometers
474.8 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.17 mi
Kilometers
505.6 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Return by in Hillsboro Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro Beach
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro Beach
156.8 mi
02h 24m
To Jacksonville
157.3 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Hillsboro Beach and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Mile

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hillsboro Mile

  3. 3

    Continue on South Ocean Drive

    1 km · 2 min · South Ocean Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Hillsboro Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Hillsboro Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West Hillsboro Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard

  6. 6

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

    2721 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    306.2 mi · 5 hr 34 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
307 mi · 98%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
East Hillsboro Boulevard
1.54 mi
Hillsboro Mile
0.79 mi
West Hillsboro Boulevard
0.68 mi
South Ocean Drive
0.63 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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
295 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
02h 24m from Hillsboro Beach
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro Beach to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 314.2 miles (505.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 156.8 miles from Hillsboro Beach and 157.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 295 miles (474.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.96 one way or $91.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 295.03 mi (474.8 km).

Hillsboro Beach

#1 Hillsboro Beach

Town of the United States

Population2,003
Coordinates26.2939700, -80.0789300
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: (-80.07893, 26.293984)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.08 gal
41.96 L · about $45.96
Round trip
$91.92
22.16 gal · 83.92 L
Estimated CO2
98.5 kg one way
Round trip: 196.9 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.96 $91.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.92 $101.85
Premium $4.90 $54.25 $108.50
Diesel $4.35 $48.20 $96.40

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 Hillsboro Beach and Jacksonville. The current time is 05:45:56.

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.