How far is Jacksonville Beach, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville Beach and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville Beach and Jacksonville.
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Start on 3rd Street North
2331 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto Beach Boulevard
11.2 mi · 20 min · Beach Boulevard
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Continue on Hart Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Hart Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on EverBank Stadium
783 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sports Complex, EverBank Stadium
1501 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto East Duval Street
158 m · 18 sec · East Duval Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Haines Street
155 m · 14 sec · Haines Street
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Take the ramp straight
878 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown
758 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arlington Expressway
3269 ft · 1 min · Arlington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Street North
95 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Street
1798 ft · 58 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
85 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
54 m · 4 sec · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville Beach and Jacksonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto Beach Boulevard
11.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville Beach to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Neptune Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Jacksonville Beach and 13.9 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Neptune Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Ish Brant Park
Jacksonville Beach City Hall
Atlantic Beach Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neptune Beach.
Jacksonville
Palatka
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 15.87 mi (25.54 km).
#1 Jacksonville Beach
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
| Population | 23,609 |
| Coordinates | 30.2946900, -81.3931400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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