How far is Jacksonville, FL from Port Salerno, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Port Salerno, FL is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.09 mi
04h 43m
Flight
237.25 mi
381.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.25 mi
Kilometers
381.81 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.09 mi
Kilometers
402.48 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Salerno
Thu, Apr 16, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-16T04:17
Arrive Port Salerno
Thu, Apr 16, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 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
Mims
FL

Census designated place

From Jacksonville
125.3 mi
02h 21m
To Port Salerno
124.8 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Port Salerno.

  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

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 714: Stuart

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest Martin Highway

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Martin Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Indian Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Indian Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southeast Federal Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Federal Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southeast Salerno Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Salerno Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Salerno Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 88%
Florida's Turnpike
18.3 mi · 7%
Southwest Martin Highway
3.36 mi · 1%
Southeast Federal Highway
2.02 mi · 1%
Southeast Indian Street
1.33 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

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
237.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mims
02h 21m from Jacksonville
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Port Salerno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Port Salerno?

The road trip is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Mims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Jacksonville and 124.8 miles from Port Salerno.

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

The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.63 one way or $73.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Port Salerno.

Stop Ideas Near Mims

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

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

RAIL

Sanford

46 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

50 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

55 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

63 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Port Salerno. Straight-line distance: 237.25 mi (381.81 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
Port Salerno

#2 Port Salerno

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

Population10,091
Coordinates27.1442200, -80.2006000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Port Salerno (-80.2006, 27.14422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.41 L · about $36.63
Round trip
$73.25
17.66 gal · 66.82 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.63 $73.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.58 $81.17
Premium $4.90 $43.23 $86.46
Diesel $4.35 $38.41 $76.82

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Port Salerno. The current time is 04:17:36.

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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.