How far is Jacksonville, FL from Parkland, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Parkland, FL is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291 miles (468.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Parkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Parkland.
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Start on Union Street
596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Newnan Street
1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street
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Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
80.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1795 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive
1994 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Parkland
144 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto North University Drive
2939 ft · 1 min · North University Drive
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Turn right onto Holmberg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Holmberg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holmberg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Parkland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Parkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Parkland?
The road trip is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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 156.2 miles from Jacksonville and 155.4 miles from Parkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291 miles (468.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 5:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.59 one way or $91.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Parkland.
Stop Ideas Near Rockledge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockledge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Parkland. Straight-line distance: 290.98 mi (468.28 km).
#1 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkland
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 35,380 |
| Coordinates | 26.3100800, -80.2372700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkland (-80.23727, 26.31008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $45.59 | $91.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.51 | $101.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.81 | $107.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.81 | $95.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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