How far is Jacksonville, FL from Oriole Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Oriole Beach, FL is about 355.5 miles (572.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 324 miles (521.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.52 mi
06h 33m
Flight
324.07 mi
521.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.07 mi
Kilometers
521.54 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.52 mi
Kilometers
572.15 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oriole Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 11:43 AM CST
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Nov 7, 7:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-11-07T06:09
Arrive Oriole Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 12:43 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:04 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
177.5 mi
03h 16m
To Oriole Beach
178 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Oriole Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    64 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kings Road

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    335.4 mi · 6 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

    1724 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Oriole Beach Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Oriole Beach Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bay Street

    910 ft · 27 sec · Bay Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shady Pine Drive

    83 m · 12 sec · Shady Pine Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shady Pine Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
336 mi · 95%
Garcon Point Road
8.79 mi · 2%
Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 2%
Gulf Breeze Parkway
1.72 mi
I 95 South
1.07 mi
Oriole Beach Road
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

335 mi · 06h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
324 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
03h 16m from Jacksonville
Leave By
10:52 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Oriole Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Oriole Beach?

The road trip is about 355.5 miles (572.2 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Jacksonville and 178 miles from Oriole Beach.

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

The direct path is about 324 miles (521.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.12 one way or $96.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Oriole Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Oriole Beach.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Oriole Beach. Straight-line distance: 324.07 mi (521.54 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
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#2 Oriole Beach

Oriole Beach is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3738100, -87.0913600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Oriole Beach (-87.09136, 30.37381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.55 gal
47.49 L · about $48.12
Round trip
$96.23
25.1 gal · 94.98 L
Estimated CO2
111.5 kg one way
Round trip: 223.1 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $48.12 $96.23
Mid-grade $4.32 $54.22 $108.43
Premium $4.66 $58.52 $117.04
Diesel $5.94 $74.56 $149.12

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and Oriole Beach, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 06:09:40, although it is 05:09:40 in Oriole Beach.

Distance to Other Cities

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