How far is Jacksonville, FL from Virginia Gardens, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Virginia Gardens, FL is about 346.8 miles (558.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.1 miles (520 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m 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 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Virginia Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Virginia Gardens.
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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
108.4 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, SR 112 Toll West: Miami Beach, Miami International Airport
141 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 112 Toll West: Miami International Airport
3243 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 948 West
794 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest 36th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 36th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 66th Avenue
873 ft · 26 sec · Northwest 66th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 38th Terrace
108 m · 21 sec · Northwest 38th Terrace
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Turn left onto Northwest 65th Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Virginia Gardens.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Virginia Gardens?
The road trip is about 346.8 miles (558.2 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?
June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.9 miles from Jacksonville and 173 miles from Virginia Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.1 miles (520 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 $50.77 one way or $101.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near June Park
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 June Park.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Virginia Gardens. Straight-line distance: 323.13 mi (520.02 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 Virginia Gardens
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 25.8103800, -80.3022700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Virginia Gardens (-80.30227, 25.81038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 558 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $50.77 | $101.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.26 | $112.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $59.93 | $119.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $53.24 | $106.49 |
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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