How far is Jacksonville, FL from Palm Beach Gardens, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Palm Beach Gardens, FL is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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
269.61 mi
05h 01m
Flight
259.31 mi
417.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.31 mi
Kilometers
417.32 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.61 mi
Kilometers
433.9 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Beach Gardens
Wed, Jun 3, 7:20 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Wed, Jun 3, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-06-03T02:19
Arrive Palm Beach Gardens
Wed, Jun 3, 7:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
Titusville
FL

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

From Jacksonville
135.1 mi
02h 30m
To Palm Beach Gardens
134.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Palm Beach Gardens.

  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

    43.1 mi · 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 786: PGA Boulevard

    2936 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 786 West: Professional Golfers' Association National, Palm Beach International Raceway

    82 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto PGA Boulevard

    1088 ft · 23 sec · PGA Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Avenue of the Champions

    746 ft · 41 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avenue of the Champions

    111 m · 16 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions

    801 ft · 40 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Avenue of the Masters

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Masters

  22. 22

    Turn right onto General Drive

    2239 ft · 2 min · General Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Diamond Head Way

    155 m · 22 sec · Diamond Head Way

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Head Way

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 82%
Florida's Turnpike
43.1 mi · 16%
Avenue of the Masters
1.13 mi
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
FL 786
0.56 mi
Miami
0.49 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
259.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Titusville
02h 30m from Jacksonville
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Beach Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Palm Beach Gardens?

The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Titusville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Jacksonville and 134.5 miles from Palm Beach Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.45 one way or $78.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Beach Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Titusville

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

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

RAIL

Sanford

52 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

53 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

57 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

68 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Palm Beach Gardens. Straight-line distance: 259.31 mi (417.32 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
Palm Beach Gardens

#2 Palm Beach Gardens

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population58,210
Coordinates26.8233900, -80.1386500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Palm Beach Gardens (-80.13865, 26.82339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.51 gal
36.01 L · about $39.45
Round trip
$78.89
19.02 gal · 72.02 L
Estimated CO2
84.5 kg one way
Round trip: 169 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.45 $78.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.71 $87.42
Premium $4.90 $46.56 $93.12
Diesel $4.35 $41.37 $82.74

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Palm Beach Gardens. The current time is 02:19:04.

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.