How far is Jacksonville, FL from Tavernier, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Tavernier, FL is about 411.9 miles (662.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 374.2 miles (602.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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
411.88 mi
07h 52m
Flight
374.18 mi
602.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
374.18 mi
Kilometers
602.18 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
411.88 mi
Kilometers
662.85 km
Drive Time
07h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tavernier
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T05:55
Arrive Tavernier
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:53 PM to 3:23 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
8:14 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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Jacksonville
206.4 mi
03h 56m
To Tavernier
205.4 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Tavernier.

  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

    46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    16.1 mi · 26 min · Overseas Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overseas Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 54%
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 26%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.6 mi · 12%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 5%
Overseas Highway
16.1 mi · 4%
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
07h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
374.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
03h 56m from Jacksonville
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Tavernier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Tavernier?

The road trip is about 411.9 miles (662.9 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.4 miles from Jacksonville and 205.4 miles from Tavernier.

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

The direct path is about 374.2 miles (602.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 $60.27 one way or $120.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Tavernier.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Tavernier. Straight-line distance: 374.18 mi (602.18 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
Tavernier

#2 Tavernier

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida

Population2,136
Coordinates25.0115200, -80.5150600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Tavernier (-80.51506, 25.01152)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 663 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.53 gal
55.02 L · about $60.27
Round trip
$120.54
29.06 gal · 110.04 L
Estimated CO2
129.1 kg one way
Round trip: 258.3 kg / 569 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $60.27 $120.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $66.78 $133.56
Premium $4.90 $71.14 $142.28
Diesel $4.35 $63.21 $126.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Tavernier. The current time is 05:55:15.

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.