How far is Jacksonville, FL from Cape Canaveral, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Cape Canaveral, FL is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Cape Canaveral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Cape Canaveral.
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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
142.9 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll, FL 528: Port Canaveral, Orlando
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Port Canaveral
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 East: Port Canaveral
1490 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Beachline Expressway
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Continue on Bennett Causeway
8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway
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Take the exit slight right toward B Terminals 1-3, South Cargo Piers, Jetty Park
1343 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto George J King Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Intermodal Gate
153 m · 46 sec · Intermodal Gate
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Continue on Intermodal Gate
103 m · 25 sec · Intermodal Gate
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Intermodal Gate
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Cape Canaveral.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
143 mi · 02h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Cape Canaveral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Cape Canaveral?
The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Ormond Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Jacksonville and 79.8 miles from Cape Canaveral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.39 one way or $46.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Cape Canaveral.
Stop Ideas Near Ormond Beach
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 Ormond Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Cape Canaveral. Straight-line distance: 147.37 mi (237.17 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 Cape Canaveral
Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 28.4058400, -80.6047700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Canaveral (-80.60477, 28.40584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $23.39 | $46.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.92 | $51.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.53 | $49.07 |
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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