How far is Jacksonville, FL from Brownsville, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Brownsville, FL is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
342.2 mi
06h 24m
Flight
323.34 mi
520.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
323.34 mi
Kilometers
520.36 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.2 mi
Kilometers
550.71 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

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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 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-15T13:54
Arrive Brownsville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
June Park
FL

Census designated place

From Jacksonville
171.6 mi
03h 12m
To Brownsville
170.7 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Brownsville.

  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

    219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min

  9. 9

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

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    108.4 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 62nd Street, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1129 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest 62nd Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest 62nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 27th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Keep straight

    90 m · 22 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 Brownsville.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
226 mi · 66%
Florida's Turnpike
108 mi · 32%
Northwest 62nd Street
2.38 mi · 1%
I 95
1.38 mi
Northwest 27th Avenue
0.75 mi
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
323.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
June Park
03h 12m from Jacksonville
Leave By
11:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?

June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.6 miles from Jacksonville and 170.7 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 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 $50.11 one way or $100.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Stop Ideas Near June Park

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

85 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

88 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

92 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 323.34 mi (520.36 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
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#2 Brownsville

Brownsville is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.8217600, -80.2411600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Brownsville (-80.24116, 25.82176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.08 gal
45.71 L · about $50.11
Round trip
$100.22
24.16 gal · 91.42 L
Estimated CO2
107.4 kg one way
Round trip: 214.7 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $50.11 $100.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.52 $111.04
Premium $4.90 $59.14 $118.29
Diesel $4.35 $52.55 $105.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Brownsville. The current time is 13:54:12.

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.