How far is Jacksonville, FL from South Miami Heights, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to South Miami Heights, FL is about 362.7 miles (583.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
362.68 mi
06h 42m
Flight
336.24 mi
541.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.24 mi
Kilometers
541.13 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.68 mi
Kilometers
583.68 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Miami Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-19T07:11
Arrive South Miami Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grant-Valkaria
FL

Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Jacksonville
181.8 mi
03h 21m
To South Miami Heights
180.9 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and South Miami Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and South Miami Heights.

  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

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    33 mi · 38 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 994: Eureka Drive, Quail Roost Road

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest 184th Street

    1591 ft · 37 sec · Southwest 184th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 184th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and South Miami Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 61%
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 29%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
33.2 mi · 9%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
Miami
0.49 mi
Main Street
0.47 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
336.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grant-Valkaria
03h 21m from Jacksonville
Leave By
10:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Miami Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to South Miami Heights?

The road trip is about 362.7 miles (583.7 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grant-Valkaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.8 miles from Jacksonville and 180.9 miles from South Miami Heights.

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

The direct path is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.09 one way or $106.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Miami Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Grant-Valkaria

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

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

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Okeechobee

81 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

91 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sebring

98 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

103 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and South Miami Heights. Straight-line distance: 336.24 mi (541.13 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
South Miami Heights

#2 South Miami Heights

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population35,696
Coordinates25.5976100, -80.3806100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: South Miami Heights (-80.38061, 25.59761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.8 gal
48.45 L · about $53.09
Round trip
$106.19
25.6 gal · 96.9 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.5 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $53.09 $106.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.83 $117.66
Premium $4.90 $62.67 $125.34
Diesel $4.35 $55.68 $111.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and South Miami Heights. The current time is 07:11:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.