How far is Jacksonville, FL from Big Pine Key, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Big Pine Key, FL is about 473.2 miles (761.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 391.7 miles (630.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The second most populous city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Big Pine Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Big Pine Key.
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Start on Union Street
596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Newnan Street
1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street
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Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
77.4 mi · 2 hr · Overseas Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overseas Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Big Pine Key.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
219 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Cloudy near Big Pine Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Big Pine Key?
The road trip is about 473.2 miles (761.6 km) and usually takes 09h 26m 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?
Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.1 miles from Jacksonville and 236.1 miles from Big Pine Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 391.7 miles (630.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.5 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 $69.27 one way or $138.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Cloudy near Big Pine Key.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Saint Lucie.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Big Pine Key. Straight-line distance: 391.66 mi (630.32 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Big Pine Key
Census designated place
| Population | 4,252 |
| Coordinates | 24.6698700, -81.3539700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Pine Key (-81.35397, 24.66987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 762 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 54m |
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 | $69.27 | $138.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $76.75 | $153.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $81.76 | $163.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $72.65 | $145.29 |
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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