How far is Jacksonville, FL from Daytona Beach Shores, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Daytona Beach Shores, FL is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.29 mi
01h 58m
Flight
89.5 mi
144.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.5 mi
Kilometers
144.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.29 mi
Kilometers
150.14 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daytona Beach Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T08:50
Arrive Daytona Beach Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Augustine Shores
FL

Census-designated place in St.

From Jacksonville
46.7 mi
00h 59m
To Daytona Beach Shores
46.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach Shores.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach Shores.

  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

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell

    1051 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 1

    5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1

  11. 11

    Continue on North Yonge Street

    2871 ft · 1 min · North Yonge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Yonge Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Yonge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ridgewood Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Ridgewood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fairview Avenue

    2302 ft · 54 sec · Fairview Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2826 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Peninsula Drive

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Peninsula Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Richards Lane

    1131 ft · 50 sec · Richards Lane

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Atlantic Avenue

    1532 ft · 37 sec · South Atlantic Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Atlantic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach Shores.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
76.2 mi · 82%
US Highway 1
5.2 mi · 6%
South Peninsula Drive
3.45 mi · 4%
Ridgewood Avenue
3.36 mi · 4%
South Yonge Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Augustine Shores
00h 59m from Jacksonville
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Daytona Beach Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach Shores?

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 46.7 miles from Jacksonville and 46.5 miles from Daytona Beach Shores.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Daytona Beach Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Augustine Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Augustine Shores, 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 Saint Augustine Shores.

RAIL

Palatka

37 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

71 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

74 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
BUS

Waldo, Florida

83 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach Shores. Straight-line distance: 89.5 mi (144.03 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
Daytona Beach Shores

#2 Daytona Beach Shores

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population4,641
Coordinates29.1760900, -80.9828300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Daytona Beach Shores (-80.98283, 29.17609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.29
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.65 $27.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.12 $30.24
Premium $4.90 $16.11 $32.22
Diesel $4.35 $14.31 $28.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach Shores. The current time is 08:50:21.

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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.