How far is Jacksonville, FL from Mexico Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Mexico Beach, FL is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson 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 Mexico Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Mexico Beach.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
187.3 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
1341 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro
112 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway
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Continue on Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Turn left onto Green Avenue
2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue
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Continue on Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
46.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Industrial Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Industrial Road
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Turn right onto Bay Road
11 mi · 18 min · Bay Road
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Turn left onto South 32nd Street
113 m · 16 sec · South 32nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 32nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Mexico Beach.
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 10 West
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Mexico Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Mexico Beach?
The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139 miles from Jacksonville and 139.2 miles from Mexico Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.73 one way or $81.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Mexico Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Mexico Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Mexico Beach. Straight-line distance: 226.47 mi (364.47 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 Mexico Beach
City in Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,102 |
| Coordinates | 29.9480900, -85.4199500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mexico Beach (-85.41995, 29.94809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $40.73 | $81.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.13 | $90.27 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.08 | $96.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.72 | $85.43 |
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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