How far is Jacksonville, FL from Vero Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Vero Beach, FL is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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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 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Vero Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Vero 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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Turn left onto Commerce Avenue
99 m · 22 sec · Commerce Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street
31 m · 2 sec · 20th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 20th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Vero 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vero Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Vero Beach?
The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 106.3 miles from Jacksonville and 105.8 miles from Vero Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201 miles (323.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.03 one way or $62.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vero 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 Vero Beach. Straight-line distance: 201.04 mi (323.54 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 Vero Beach
County seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,770 |
| Coordinates | 27.6386400, -80.3972700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vero Beach (-80.39727, 27.63864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $31.03 | $62.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.38 | $68.76 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.54 | $65.08 |
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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