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

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Palm Beach Shores, FL is about 276.4 miles (444.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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
276.42 mi
05h 11m
Flight
264.5 mi
425.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.5 mi
Kilometers
425.67 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.42 mi
Kilometers
444.85 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Beach Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T23:55
Arrive Palm Beach Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From Jacksonville
138.5 mi
02h 35m
To Palm Beach Shores
137.9 mi
02h 35m

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
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.2 mi · 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter

    2715 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Indiantown Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard

    1778 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Blue Heron Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 6 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Blue Heron Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Blue Heron Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    845 ft · 28 sec · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bamboo Road

    532 ft · 17 sec · Bamboo Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1081 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Edwards Lane

    44 m · 6 sec · Edwards Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edwards Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
232 mi · 84%
Florida's Turnpike
36.2 mi · 13%
West Blue Heron Boulevard
2.83 mi · 1%
East Blue Heron Boulevard
1.11 mi
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
FL 706
0.51 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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
264.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
02h 35m from Jacksonville
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Palm Beach Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.4 miles (444.9 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.5 miles from Jacksonville and 137.9 miles from Palm Beach Shores.

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

The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.44 one way or $80.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint John, 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 Port Saint John.

RAIL

Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Palm Beach Shores. Straight-line distance: 264.5 mi (425.67 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 Shores

#2 Palm Beach Shores

Town of the United States

Population1,261
Coordinates26.7781200, -80.0356000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Palm Beach Shores (-80.0356, 26.77812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.92 L · about $40.44
Round trip
$80.89
19.5 gal · 73.84 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.44 $80.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.81 $89.62
Premium $4.90 $47.74 $95.47
Diesel $4.35 $42.41 $84.82

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 Palm Beach Shores. The current time is 23:55:51.

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.