How far is Jacksonville, FL from Jacksonville Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Jacksonville Beach, FL is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach.
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Start on Union Street
1502 ft · 45 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Arlington Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Arlington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 Alternate North: Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, EverBank Stadium
142 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Stadium Eastside, EverBank Stadium
841 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Haines Street
147 m · 20 sec · Haines Street
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Turn left onto East Duval Street
46 m · 5 sec · East Duval Street
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Take the ramp right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hart Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hart Expressway
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Continue on Beach Boulevard
11.2 mi · 20 min · Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto 3rd Street North
2767 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street North
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Continue on 3rd Street North
113 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Beach Boulevard
Continue on Beach Boulevard
11.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Jacksonville Beach?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Neptune Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Jacksonville and 8.8 miles from Jacksonville Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Neptune Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Ish Brant Park
Jacksonville Beach City Hall
Atlantic Beach Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neptune Beach.
Jacksonville
Palatka
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach. Straight-line distance: 15.87 mi (25.54 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 Jacksonville Beach
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
| Population | 23,609 |
| Coordinates | 30.2946900, -81.3931400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacksonville Beach (-81.39314, 30.29469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
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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