How far is Jacksonville, FL from Boca Raton, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Boca Raton, FL is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Boca Raton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Boca Raton.
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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
36.2 mi · 39 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter
2715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right
2011 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 794: Yamato Road, Spanish River Boulevard
1111 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 794: Yamato Road
1370 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 794 East: Yamato Road East
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Yamato Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Yamato Road
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Turn right onto North Dixie Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast 8th Street
100 m · 11 sec · Northeast 8th Street
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Continue on Northeast Mizner Boulevard
599 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Mizner Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
641 ft · 33 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
71 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Boca Raton.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Boca Raton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Boca Raton?
The road trip is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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 152.2 miles from Jacksonville and 151.4 miles from Boca Raton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 5:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.43 one way or $88.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Boca Raton.
Stop Ideas Near Rockledge
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 Rockledge.
Kissimmee
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Boca Raton. Straight-line distance: 290.71 mi (467.85 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 Boca Raton
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 99,893 |
| Coordinates | 26.3586900, -80.0831000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boca Raton (-80.0831, 26.35869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $44.43 | $88.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.22 | $98.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $52.44 | $104.87 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $46.59 | $93.18 |
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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