How far is Jacksonville, FL from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 202: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville Beaches
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 202 East
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto J. Turner Butler Boulevard
819 ft · 16 sec · J. Turner Butler Boulevard
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Continue on Butler Boulevard
12.1 mi · 15 min · Butler Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on SR A1A North: Jacksonville's Beaches, Ponte Vedra Boulevard
3042 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street South
1970 ft · 53 sec · 3rd Street South
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Turn right onto Ponte Vedra Boulevard
99 m · 9 sec · Ponte Vedra Boulevard
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Continue on Ponte Vedra Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ponte Vedra Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pablo Road
776 ft · 34 sec · Pablo Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pablo Road
762 ft · 34 sec · Pablo Road
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Continue on Pablo Road
1379 ft · 1 min · Pablo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pablo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Butler Boulevard
Continue on Butler Boulevard
12.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Ponte Vedra Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Ponte Vedra Beach?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jacksonville Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Jacksonville and 11.4 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Ponte Vedra Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Ish Brant Park
Jacksonville Beach City Hall
Atlantic Beach Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacksonville Beach.
Jacksonville
Palatka
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach. Straight-line distance: 17.33 mi (27.89 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 Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396900, -81.3856400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponte Vedra Beach (-81.38564, 30.23969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.80 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
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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