How far is Jacksonville, FL from Neptune Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Neptune Beach, FL is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Neptune Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Neptune Beach.
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Start on Union Street
1502 ft · 45 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Arlington Expressway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Arlington Expressway
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Continue on Arlington Expressway
2974 ft · 1 min · Arlington Expressway
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard
9.3 mi · 17 min · Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
77 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Neptune Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Atlantic Boulevard
Continue on Atlantic Boulevard
9.28 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Neptune Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Neptune Beach?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atlantic Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Jacksonville and 8.3 miles from Neptune Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Neptune Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Atlantic Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Ish Brant Park
Jacksonville Beach City Hall
Atlantic Beach Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlantic Beach.
Jacksonville
Palatka
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Neptune Beach. Straight-line distance: 15.52 mi (24.98 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 Neptune Beach
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 7,217 |
| Coordinates | 30.3119100, -81.3964700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Neptune Beach (-81.39647, 30.31191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
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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