How far is Jacksonville, FL from Melrose Park, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Melrose Park, FL is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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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.
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.
Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Melrose Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Melrose Park.
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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
93.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 838: Sunrise Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn slight right
919 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
26 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 7
1 mi · 2 min · State Road 7
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Continue on South State Road 7
896 ft · 19 sec · South State Road 7
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Continue on South State Road 7
33 m · 4 sec · South State Road 7
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Continue on Southwest 2nd Court
817 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 2nd Court
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2027 ft · 1 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on East Campus Circle
148 m · 17 sec · East Campus Circle
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Continue on East Campus Circle
588 ft · 22 sec · East Campus Circle
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Turn right onto Capri Drive
59 m · 7 sec · Capri Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capri Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Melrose Park.
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 Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Melrose Park?
The road trip is about 320.7 miles (516.1 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 160.7 miles from Jacksonville and 160 miles from Melrose Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.41 one way or $86.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.
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 Melrose Park. Straight-line distance: 304.77 mi (490.48 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 Melrose Park
Melrose Park is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1134200, -80.1933800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melrose Park (-80.19338, 26.11342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $43.41 | $86.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $48.94 | $97.87 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $52.77 | $105.55 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $67.05 | $134.10 |
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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