How far is Jacksonville, FL from South Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to South Bay, FL is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and South Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and South Bay.
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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
238.1 mi · 4 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 714, CR 714: Martin Highway
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 714 West: Martin Highway, Florida International Agriculture Exposition Center
846 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Martin Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Martin Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Allapatah Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · Southwest Allapatah Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Warfield Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Indiantown Avenue
2085 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Indiantown Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Kanner Highway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Southwest Kanner Highway
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Turn right onto Conners Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · Conners Highway
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Turn right onto Everglades Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street
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Turn slight left onto North State Market Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Market Road
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Turn left onto Belle Glade Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Belle Glade Road
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Continue on Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Palm Beach Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road
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Turn left
24 m · 11 sec
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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 South Bay.
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
238 mi · 04h 17m
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 South Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to South Bay?
The road trip is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Cocoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148 miles from Jacksonville and 147.4 miles from South Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.22 one way or $86.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near South Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Cocoa
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 Cocoa.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and South Bay. Straight-line distance: 259.79 mi (418.09 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 South Bay
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 26.6639600, -80.7161700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bay (-80.71617, 26.66396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $43.22 | $86.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.89 | $95.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $51.02 | $102.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $45.33 | $90.65 |
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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