How far is Jacksonville, FL from Satellite Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Satellite Beach, FL is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Satellite Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Satellite 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
159.9 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 404: Patrick Space Force Base, Satellite Beach
3134 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Pineda Causeway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Pineda Causeway
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Turn right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Satellite Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
160 mi · 02h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Satellite Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Satellite Beach?
The road trip is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Jacksonville and 86.1 miles from Satellite Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Satellite Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
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 Holly Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Satellite Beach. Straight-line distance: 162.23 mi (261.08 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 Satellite Beach
City in Florida
| Population | 11,124 |
| Coordinates | 28.1761200, -80.5900500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Satellite Beach (-80.59005, 28.17612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.82 | $59.63 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
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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