How far is Jacksonville, FL from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Pompano Beach Highlands, FL is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.2 miles (475.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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
309.48 mi
05h 48m
Flight
295.2 mi
475.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.2 mi
Kilometers
475.08 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.48 mi
Kilometers
498.06 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pompano Beach Highlands
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Pompano Beach Highlands
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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

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
Rockledge
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Jacksonville
155.1 mi
02h 54m
To Pompano Beach Highlands
154.3 mi
02h 54m

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
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Pompano Beach Highlands.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Pompano Beach Highlands.

  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

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, Naples

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, Deerfield Beach

    41 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest 10th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northeast 48th Street

    1494 ft · 43 sec · Northeast 48th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northeast 14th Avenue

    1647 ft · 1 min · Northeast 14th Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 13th Avenue

    757 ft · 35 sec · Northeast 13th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Northeast 42nd Court

    585 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 42nd Court

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue

    93 m · 13 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Pompano Beach Highlands.

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
29 steps
13 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
266 mi · 86%
Florida's Turnpike
36.2 mi · 12%
South Dixie Highway
1.06 mi
Southwest 10th Street
0.92 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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
295.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
02h 54m from Jacksonville
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Pompano Beach Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Pompano Beach Highlands?

The road trip is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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 155.1 miles from Jacksonville and 154.3 miles from Pompano Beach Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 295.2 miles (475.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.30 one way or $90.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Pompano Beach Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near Rockledge

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

67 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

67 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
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Orlando Health/Amtrak

67 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

75 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Pompano Beach Highlands. Straight-line distance: 295.2 mi (475.08 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
Pompano Beach Highlands

#2 Pompano Beach Highlands

Census designated place

Population7,192
Coordinates26.2828600, -80.1069900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Pompano Beach Highlands (-80.10699, 26.28286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.92 gal
41.34 L · about $45.30
Round trip
$90.59
21.84 gal · 82.68 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 194.1 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.30 $90.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.19 $100.38
Premium $4.90 $53.46 $106.93
Diesel $4.35 $47.50 $95.00

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 Pompano Beach Highlands. The current time is 06:52:53.

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.