How far is Jacksonville, FL from Fort Pierce, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Fort Pierce, FL is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215 miles (346 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
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.
Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Fort Pierce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Fort Pierce.
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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
217.2 mi · 3 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 68: Orange Avenue
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 68 East
3045 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Orange Avenue
4.2 mi · 9 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
152 m · 42 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
117 m · 13 sec · US Highway 1
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Fort Pierce.
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
217 mi · 03h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Pierce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Fort Pierce?
The road trip is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Edgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Jacksonville and 112.2 miles from Fort Pierce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215 miles (346 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.94 one way or $65.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Pierce.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewater
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 Edgewater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Fort Pierce. Straight-line distance: 214.98 mi (345.98 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 Fort Pierce
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 46,343 |
| Coordinates | 27.4467100, -80.3256100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Pierce (-80.32561, 27.44671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $32.94 | $65.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.87 | $77.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.54 | $69.08 |
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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