How far is Jacksonville, FL from New Smyrna Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.81 mi
02h 04m
Flight
100.3 mi
161.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.3 mi
Kilometers
161.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.81 mi
Kilometers
171.9 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Smyrna Beach
Mon, Apr 27, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Mon, Apr 27, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-27T19:29
Arrive New Smyrna Beach
Mon, Apr 27, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Marineland
FL

Town in Florida

From Jacksonville
53.5 mi
01h 02m
To New Smyrna Beach
53.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and New Smyrna Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and New Smyrna Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newnan Street

    1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Forsyth Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    99.9 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach

    1397 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Road 44

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Road 44

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on State Road 44

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Road 44

  12. 12

    Turn left

    58 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dixie Freeway

    753 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Freeway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    68 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and New Smyrna Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
101 mi · 95%
State Road 44
3.03 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.47 mi
Newnan Street
0.37 mi
FL 44 East
0.26 mi
I 95
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

99.9 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marineland
01h 02m from Jacksonville
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Cloudy near New Smyrna Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to New Smyrna Beach?

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marineland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Jacksonville and 53.3 miles from New Smyrna Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Cloudy near New Smyrna Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Marineland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marineland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marineland.

RAIL

Palatka

41 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

53 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

74 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

92 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and New Smyrna Beach. Straight-line distance: 100.3 mi (161.42 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
New Smyrna Beach

#2 New Smyrna Beach

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population28,723
Coordinates29.0258200, -80.9270000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: New Smyrna Beach (-80.927, 29.02582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.27 L · about $15.64
Round trip
$31.28
7.54 gal · 28.54 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.64 $31.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.33 $34.65
Premium $4.90 $18.46 $36.92
Diesel $4.35 $16.40 $32.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and New Smyrna Beach. The current time is 19:29:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.