How far is Jacksonville, FL from South Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to South Beach, FL is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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.
Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and South Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and South 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
201.6 mi · 3 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Lake Wales, Vero Beach
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 60 East: Stadium, Vero Beach, Indian River Mall, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach Regional Airport
67 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
7 mi · 12 min
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Continue on 19th Place
3062 ft · 1 min · 19th Place
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Continue on 20th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 20th Street
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Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
2013 ft · 40 sec · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto 17th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Continue on East Causeway Boulevard
1939 ft · 39 sec · East Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Regatta Drive
1233 ft · 43 sec · Regatta Drive
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Turn right onto Springline Drive
1420 ft · 49 sec · Springline Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springline Drive
47 m · 9 sec · Springline Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive
2014 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive
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Turn left onto Anchor Drive
137 m · 16 sec · Anchor Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive
121 m · 14 sec · Anchor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and South 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
202 mi · 03h 38m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to South Beach?
The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Edgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Jacksonville and 109.5 miles from South Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.15 one way or $64.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewater
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 Edgewater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and South Beach. Straight-line distance: 205.31 mi (330.41 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 Beach
Census-Designated Place, Florida
| Population | 3,501 |
| Coordinates | 27.5911500, -80.3442200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Beach (-80.34422, 27.59115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $32.15 | $64.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.62 | $71.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.94 | $75.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.71 | $67.43 |
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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