How far is Jacksonville, FL from Daytona Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Daytona Beach, FL is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach.
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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
75.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell
1051 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on North Yonge Street
2871 ft · 1 min · North Yonge Street
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Continue on South Yonge Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Yonge Street
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Continue on Ridgewood Avenue
4 mi · 9 min · Ridgewood Avenue
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Turn left onto International Speedway Boulevard
5 m · 1 sec · International Speedway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · International Speedway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach.
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
75.1 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Daytona Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Augustine Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Jacksonville and 44.4 miles from Daytona Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Daytona Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Augustine Shores
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 Saint Augustine Shores.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach. Straight-line distance: 86.28 mi (138.85 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 Daytona Beach
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
| Population | 70,143 |
| Coordinates | 29.2108100, -81.0228300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Daytona Beach (-81.02283, 29.21081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $13.02 | $26.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.37 | $30.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
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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