How far is Jacksonville, FL from Sunset, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Sunset, FL is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.4 miles (530.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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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 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Sunset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Sunset.
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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
219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
23.3 mi · 26 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
2811 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 40th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 40th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 107th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 107th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 56th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 56th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 97th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 68th Street
632 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 68th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 68th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Sunset.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Sunset?
The road trip is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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 Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179 miles from Jacksonville and 178.1 miles from Sunset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.4 miles (530.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 $52.26 one way or $104.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay.
Kissimmee
Okeechobee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Sunset. Straight-line distance: 329.37 mi (530.07 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 Sunset
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 16,389 |
| Coordinates | 25.7059400, -80.3522800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset (-80.35228, 25.70594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 575 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $52.26 | $104.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.91 | $115.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $61.69 | $123.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $54.81 | $109.62 |
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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