How far is Jacksonville, FL from Melbourne, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Melbourne, FL is about 175.8 miles (283 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Melbourne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Melbourne.
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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
165.1 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 518: Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach, Eau Gallie Boulevard
1539 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto West Eau Gallie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · West Eau Gallie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sarno Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Sarno Road
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Turn right onto North Harbor City Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Harbor City Boulevard
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Turn right onto Silver Palm Avenue
781 ft · 40 sec · Silver Palm Avenue
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Turn left onto Waverly Place
64 m · 9 sec · Waverly Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Melbourne.
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
165 mi · 02h 59m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Melbourne?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (283 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Daytona Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Jacksonville and 87.7 miles from Melbourne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Stop Ideas Near Daytona Beach
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 Daytona Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 167.71 mi (269.9 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 Melbourne
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 83,376 |
| Coordinates | 28.0836300, -80.6081100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melbourne (-80.60811, 28.08363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.54 | $57.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.40 | $60.81 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.01 | $54.03 |
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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