How far is Jacksonville, FL from Oakland Park, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Oakland Park, FL is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302 miles (486 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.22 mi
05h 55m
Flight
302 mi
486.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302 mi
Kilometers
486.02 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.22 mi
Kilometers
508.91 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T20:39
Arrive Oakland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rockledge
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Jacksonville
158.5 mi
02h 57m
To Oakland Park
157.7 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Oakland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Oakland Park.

  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

    219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    58 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2928 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Powerline Road

    1033 ft · 22 sec · North Powerline Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard

    2764 ft · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Commercial Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Commercial Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto North Dixie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Northeast 36th Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Northeast 36th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 36th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Oakland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 70%
Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 27%
South Powerline Road
1.7 mi · 1%
North Dixie Highway
1.19 mi
South Pompano Parkway
1.04 mi
Northwest 31st Avenue
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
302 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
02h 57m from Jacksonville
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Oakland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Oakland Park?

The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Rockledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.5 miles from Jacksonville and 157.7 miles from Oakland Park.

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

The direct path is about 302 miles (486 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.29 one way or $92.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Oakland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Rockledge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockledge, 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 Rockledge.

RAIL

Kissimmee

67 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

67 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

67 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

75 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Oakland Park. Straight-line distance: 302 mi (486.02 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
Oakland Park

#2 Oakland Park

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population45,070
Coordinates26.1723100, -80.1319900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Oakland Park (-80.13199, 26.17231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.24 L · about $46.29
Round trip
$92.58
22.32 gal · 84.48 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $46.29 $92.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.29 $102.58
Premium $4.90 $54.64 $109.28
Diesel $4.35 $48.55 $97.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Oakland Park. The current time is 20:39:38.

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.