How far is Jacksonville, FL from Jupiter, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Jupiter, FL is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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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 04h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Jupiter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Jupiter.
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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 · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
4 mi · 7 min · Indiantown Road
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Continue on West Indiantown Road
119 m · 24 sec · West Indiantown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Indiantown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Jupiter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jupiter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Jupiter?
The road trip is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Titusville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Jacksonville and 131.9 miles from Jupiter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jupiter.
Stop Ideas Near Titusville
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 Titusville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Jupiter. Straight-line distance: 253.14 mi (407.39 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 Jupiter
Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida
| Population | 65,834 |
| Coordinates | 26.9342200, -80.0942100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jupiter (-80.09421, 26.93422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.88 | $85.76 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.68 | $91.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.59 | $81.17 |
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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