How far is Jacksonville, FL from Belle Glade, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Belle Glade, FL is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259 miles (416.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
291.31 mi
05h 45m
Flight
259.07 mi
416.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.07 mi
Kilometers
416.93 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.31 mi
Kilometers
468.82 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Glade
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Wed, May 13, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-12T17:37
Arrive Belle Glade
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
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
Sharpes
FL

Census designated place in Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
146 mi
02h 52m
To Belle Glade
145.3 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Belle Glade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Belle Glade.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newnan Street

    1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Forsyth Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

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

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    238.1 mi · 4 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 714, CR 714: Martin Highway

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 714 West: Martin Highway, Florida International Agriculture Exposition Center

    846 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Southwest Martin Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Allapatah Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Southwest Allapatah Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Warfield Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Indiantown Avenue

    2085 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Indiantown Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Kanner Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Southwest Kanner Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Conners Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Conners Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Everglades Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto North State Market Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Market Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Belle Glade Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Belle Glade Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    25 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto South Main Street

    51 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Belle Glade.

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
239 mi · 82%
Southwest Kanner Highway
11.5 mi · 4%
Southwest Allapatah Road
9.05 mi · 3%
Conners Highway
8.41 mi · 3%
Belle Glade Road
6.31 mi · 2%
Southwest Martin Highway
5.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

238 mi · 04h 17m

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
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
259 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpes
02h 52m from Jacksonville
Leave By
5:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle Glade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Belle Glade?

The road trip is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Sharpes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Jacksonville and 145.3 miles from Belle Glade.

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

The direct path is about 259 miles (416.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 5:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.64 one way or $85.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle Glade.

Stop Ideas Near Sharpes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sharpes, 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 Sharpes.

RAIL

Winter Park

61 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

62 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

65 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

66 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Belle Glade. Straight-line distance: 259.07 mi (416.93 km).

Jacksonville

#1 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
Belle Glade

#2 Belle Glade

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population20,083
Coordinates26.6845100, -80.6675600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Belle Glade (-80.66756, 26.68451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.91 L · about $42.64
Round trip
$85.28
20.56 gal · 77.82 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $42.64 $85.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.25 $94.49
Premium $4.90 $50.33 $100.66
Diesel $4.35 $44.72 $89.44

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Belle Glade. The current time is 17:37:40.

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.