How far is Jacksonville, FL from Plantation, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Plantation, FL is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.7 miles (487.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.55 mi
05h 55m
Flight
302.71 mi
487.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.71 mi
Kilometers
487.17 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.55 mi
Kilometers
514.27 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plantation
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T02:44
Arrive Plantation
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
160.2 mi
02h 57m
To Plantation
159.4 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Plantation.

  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

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 838: Sunrise Boulevard

    3279 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto SR 838 West: Plantation

    77 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Sunrise Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest 65th Avenue

    1141 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 8 Street

    1159 ft · 46 sec · 8 Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Garden Court

    707 ft · 24 sec · Garden Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garden Court

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 69%
Florida's Turnpike
93.5 mi · 29%
West Sunrise Boulevard
1.14 mi
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
SR 838
0.62 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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
302.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
02h 57m from Jacksonville
Leave By
5:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Plantation.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Plantation?

The road trip is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.2 miles from Jacksonville and 159.4 miles from Plantation.

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

The direct path is about 302.7 miles (487.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 5:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.75 one way or $93.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Plantation. Straight-line distance: 302.71 mi (487.17 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
Plantation

#2 Plantation

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population96,351
Coordinates26.1342100, -80.2318400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Plantation (-80.23184, 26.13421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.68 L · about $46.75
Round trip
$93.50
22.54 gal · 85.36 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $46.75 $93.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.80 $103.59
Premium $4.90 $55.18 $110.36
Diesel $4.35 $49.02 $98.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Plantation. The current time is 02:44:56.

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.