How far is Jacksonville, FL from Southwest Ranches, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Southwest Ranches, FL is about 332.4 miles (535 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306 miles (492.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
332.41 mi
06h 09m
Flight
305.98 mi
492.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.98 mi
Kilometers
492.43 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.41 mi
Kilometers
534.97 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southwest Ranches
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Southwest Ranches
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 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
11:40 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

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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
166.6 mi
03h 04m
To Southwest Ranches
165.8 mi
03h 04m

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
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Southwest Ranches.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Southwest Ranches.

  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

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1795 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    21.5 mi · 25 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Griffin Road East

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Griffin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Griffin Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southwest 142nd Avenue

    1530 ft · 1 min · Southwest 142nd Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 142nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Southwest Ranches.

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 66%
Florida's Turnpike
80.7 mi · 24%
Sawgrass Expressway
25.1 mi · 8%
SR 869 Toll South
1.19 mi
Griffin Road
1.04 mi
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

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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
306 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
03h 04m from Jacksonville
Leave By
11:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Southwest Ranches.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Southwest Ranches?

The road trip is about 332.4 miles (535 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.6 miles from Jacksonville and 165.8 miles from Southwest Ranches.

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

The direct path is about 306 miles (492.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 $48.66 one way or $97.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Southwest Ranches.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Southwest Ranches. Straight-line distance: 305.98 mi (492.43 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
Southwest Ranches

#2 Southwest Ranches

Town in Broward County, Florida, United States

Population7,932
Coordinates26.0587000, -80.3372700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Southwest Ranches (-80.33727, 26.0587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.4 L · about $48.66
Round trip
$97.31
23.46 gal · 88.8 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $48.66 $97.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.91 $107.82
Premium $4.90 $57.43 $114.86
Diesel $4.35 $51.03 $102.05

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 Southwest Ranches. The current time is 05:37:59.

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.