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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
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.
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
36.2 mi · 39 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter
2715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Linton Boulevard
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
110 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Linton Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Linton Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Ocean Boulevard
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Ocean Boulevard
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cocoa.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Highland Beach. Straight-line distance: 288.39 mi (464.12 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 Highland Beach
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,915 |
| Coordinates | 26.3995200, -80.0656000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Beach (-80.0656, 26.39952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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