How far is Jacksonville, FL from Indian River Shores, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Indian River Shores, FL is about 211 miles (339.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
210.98 mi
04h 05m
Flight
196.35 mi
316 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.35 mi
Kilometers
316 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.98 mi
Kilometers
339.54 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian River Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Indian River Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 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

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
Edgewater
FL

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Jacksonville
105.7 mi
02h 02m
To Indian River Shores
105.3 mi
02h 02m

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
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Indian River Shores.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Indian River 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

    192.5 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian

    2021 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fellsmere Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fellsmere Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sebastian Boulevard

    1866 ft · 40 sec · Sebastian Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 90th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 90th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 85th Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · 85th Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Johns Island Drive

    44 m · 9 sec · Johns Island Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Silver Moss Drive

    65 m · 8 sec · Silver Moss Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Johns Island Drive

    582 ft · 20 sec · Johns Island Drive

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Johns Island Drive

    1370 ft · 49 sec · Johns Island Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Indian Harbor Road

    2064 ft · 1 min · Indian Harbor Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    709 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Indian River 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
194 mi · 92%
85th Street
7.33 mi · 3%
Fellsmere Road
2.13 mi · 1%
90th Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.47 mi
Johns Island Drive
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

192 mi · 03h 28m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewater
02h 02m from Jacksonville
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Indian River Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Indian River Shores?

The road trip is about 211 miles (339.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 105.7 miles from Jacksonville and 105.3 miles from Indian River Shores.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.86 one way or $61.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Indian River Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewater

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

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

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

29 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Sanford

43 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

44 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

62 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Indian River Shores. Straight-line distance: 196.35 mi (316 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
Indian River Shores

#2 Indian River Shores

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

Population4,346
Coordinates27.7167000, -80.3842200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Indian River Shores (-80.38422, 27.7167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.18 L · about $30.86
Round trip
$61.72
14.88 gal · 56.36 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.86 $61.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.19 $68.39
Premium $4.90 $36.43 $72.85
Diesel $4.35 $32.36 $64.73

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 Indian River Shores. The current time is 06:14:51.

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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.