How far is Jacksonville, FL from Highland Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Highland Beach, FL is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.04 mi
05h 39m
Flight
288.39 mi
464.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.39 mi
Kilometers
464.12 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.04 mi
Kilometers
484.47 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T20:31
Arrive Highland Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cocoa
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
150.9 mi
02h 49m
To Highland Beach
150.1 mi
02h 49m

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
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Highland Beach.

  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

    219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    36.2 mi · 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter

    2715 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Indiantown Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Linton Boulevard

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    110 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Linton Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Linton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Ocean Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Ocean Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
256 mi · 85%
Florida's Turnpike
36.2 mi · 12%
South Ocean Boulevard
2.78 mi · 1%
Linton Boulevard
2.1 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
FL 706
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
288.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cocoa
02h 49m from Jacksonville
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Highland Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Highland Beach?

The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Cocoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Jacksonville and 150.1 miles from Highland Beach.

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

The direct path is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.05 one way or $88.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cocoa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cocoa, 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 Cocoa.

RAIL

Winter Park

64 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

64 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

66 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

71 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Highland Beach. Straight-line distance: 288.39 mi (464.12 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
Highland Beach

#2 Highland Beach

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population3,915
Coordinates26.3995200, -80.0656000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Highland Beach (-80.0656, 26.39952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.21 L · about $44.05
Round trip
$88.10
21.24 gal · 80.42 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.05 $88.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.81 $97.62
Premium $4.90 $52.00 $103.99
Diesel $4.35 $46.20 $92.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Highland Beach. The current time is 20:31:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.