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

The driving distance from Jacksonville Beach, FL to Harlem, FL is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
311.26 mi
04h 58m
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
311.26 mi
Kilometers
500.92 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville Beach
2026-04-22T17:34
Arrive Harlem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Beach
155.9 mi
02h 29m
To Harlem
155.3 mi
02h 29m

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
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street North

    2331 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on 3rd Street South

    2.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 202 West: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Butler Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Butler Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295: International Airport, Daytona Beach

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Orange Park, Daytona Beach

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Beltway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Saint Augustine

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    202.9 mi · 3 hr 38 min

  11. 11

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

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    27.7 mi · 35 min · Okeechobee Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

    1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2184 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
204 mi · 65%
Parrott Avenue
48.5 mi · 16%
Okeechobee Road
31.1 mi · 10%
Butler Boulevard
7.11 mi · 2%
I 795 South
5.13 mi · 2%
East Beltway
4.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 38m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
247.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
02h 29m from Jacksonville Beach
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville Beach and Mostly Sunny near Harlem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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 155.9 miles from Jacksonville Beach and 155.3 miles from Harlem.

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 64 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 7:04 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 Partly Sunny around Jacksonville Beach and Mostly Sunny near Harlem.

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 Jacksonville Beach and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 247.24 mi (397.89 km).

Jacksonville Beach

#1 Jacksonville Beach

City in Duval County, Florida, United States

Population23,609
Coordinates30.2946900, -81.3931400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Harlem

#2 Harlem

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

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street North (-81.393154, 30.294653)
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)

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 52m

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville Beach and Harlem. The current time is 17:34:29.

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.