How far is Jacksonville, FL from Palm Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Palm Springs, FL is about 340.8 miles (548.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.8 mi
06h 23m
Flight
319.15 mi
513.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.15 mi
Kilometers
513.62 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.8 mi
Kilometers
548.47 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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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 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-19T07:14
Arrive Palm Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
11:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM EDT
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
June Park
FL

Census designated place

From Jacksonville
170.8 mi
03h 11m
To Palm Springs
169.9 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Palm Springs.

  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

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue

    1839 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 823 South: Hialeah

    62 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Red Road

    979 ft · 23 sec · Red Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Northwest 57th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West 4th Avenue/Red Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 53rd Street

    2741 ft · 1 min · West 53rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    50 m · 5 sec · West 8th Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 65%
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 31%
Northwest 57th Avenue
5.09 mi · 1%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.82 mi · 1%
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
1.79 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 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

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 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
319.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
June Park
03h 11m from Jacksonville
Leave By
11:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Palm Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Palm Springs?

The road trip is about 340.8 miles (548.5 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?

June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Jacksonville and 169.9 miles from Palm Springs.

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

The direct path is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 EDT. 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 $49.90 one way or $99.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Palm Springs.

Stop Ideas Near June Park

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

85 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

88 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

92 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Palm Springs. Straight-line distance: 319.15 mi (513.62 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 Springs

#2 Palm Springs

Community in Florida

Population25,356
Coordinates25.8706500, -80.2989400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Palm Springs (-80.29894, 25.87065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.03 gal
45.52 L · about $49.90
Round trip
$99.80
24.06 gal · 91.04 L
Estimated CO2
106.9 kg one way
Round trip: 213.8 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.90 $99.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.29 $110.58
Premium $4.90 $58.90 $117.80
Diesel $4.35 $52.33 $104.66

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 Springs. The current time is 07:14:14.

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.