How far is Jacksonville, FL from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.4 miles (485 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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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
84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
58 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2928 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Continue on North Powerline Road
1033 ft · 22 sec · North Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road
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Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2764 ft · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Continue on East Commercial Boulevard
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
815 ft · 23 sec · Ocean Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
The road trip is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.1 miles from Jacksonville and 158.3 miles from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.4 miles (485 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 5:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.46 one way or $92.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores
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 Palm Shores.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 301.37 mi (485.01 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,711 |
| Coordinates | 26.1920300, -80.0964300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (-80.09643, 26.19203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $46.46 | $92.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.48 | $102.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $54.84 | $109.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $48.72 | $97.44 |
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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