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

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Jensen Beach, FL is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
240.32 mi
04h 37m
Flight
229.5 mi
369.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.5 mi
Kilometers
369.34 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.32 mi
Kilometers
386.75 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jensen Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Jensen Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Mims
FL

Census designated place

From Jacksonville
120.4 mi
02h 18m
To Jensen Beach
119.9 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Jensen 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 left to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    152 m · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Okeechobee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Virginia Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Virginia Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 1

    2600 ft · 60 sec · US Highway 1

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    23 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Savannah Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Savannah Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Indian River Drive

    11.6 mi · 20 min · South Indian River Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Indian River Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Northeast Indian River Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 92%
South Indian River Drive
11.6 mi · 5%
Virginia Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
1.5 mi · 1%
Savannah Road
0.96 mi
Northeast Indian River Drive
0.64 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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
229.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mims
02h 18m from Jacksonville
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Jensen Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Mims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Jacksonville and 119.9 miles from Jensen Beach.

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

The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Jensen Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Mims

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

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

RAIL

Sanford

46 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

50 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

55 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

63 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Jensen Beach. Straight-line distance: 229.5 mi (369.34 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
Jensen Beach

#2 Jensen Beach

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

Population11,707
Coordinates27.2544900, -80.2297700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Jensen Beach (-80.22977, 27.25449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.1 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.35
16.96 gal · 64.2 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.18 $70.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.97 $77.95
Premium $4.90 $41.52 $83.04
Diesel $4.35 $36.89 $73.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Jensen Beach. The current time is 04:56:34.

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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.