How far is Jacksonville, FL from Islamorada, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Islamorada, FL is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 378.9 miles (609.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 08h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Islamorada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Islamorada.
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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
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
25.8 mi · 43 min · Overseas Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overseas Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Islamorada.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Islamorada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Islamorada?
The road trip is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km) and usually takes 08h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.3 miles from Jacksonville and 210.3 miles from Islamorada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 378.9 miles (609.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.72 one way or $123.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Islamorada.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
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 West Vero Corridor.
Okeechobee
Sebring
West Palm Beach
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Islamorada. Straight-line distance: 378.9 mi (609.78 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 Islamorada
Municipality in Florida
| Population | 7,131 |
| Coordinates | 24.9243000, -80.6278400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Islamorada (-80.62784, 24.9243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 678 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 15m |
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 | $61.72 | $123.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $68.39 | $136.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $72.85 | $145.70 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $64.73 | $129.46 |
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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