How far is Jacksonville, FL from Cudjoe Key, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Cudjoe Key, FL is about 482.8 miles (777 km), with a travel time of about 09h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 391.2 miles (629.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Cudjoe Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Cudjoe 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
86.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Overseas Highway
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Turn right onto Blimp Road
1829 ft · 52 sec · Blimp Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blimp Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Cudjoe 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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cudjoe Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Cudjoe Key?
The road trip is about 482.8 miles (777 km) and usually takes 09h 42m 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?
Stuart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.9 miles from Jacksonville and 240.9 miles from Cudjoe Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 391.2 miles (629.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.6 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 $70.68 one way or $141.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cudjoe Key.
Stop Ideas Near Stuart
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Cudjoe Key. Straight-line distance: 391.23 mi (629.63 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 Cudjoe Key
Census designated place
| Population | 1,763 |
| Coordinates | 24.6715300, -81.4984200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cudjoe Key (-81.49842, 24.67153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 777 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 01m |
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 | $70.68 | $141.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $78.32 | $156.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $83.43 | $166.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $74.12 | $148.25 |
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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