How far is Jupiter, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Jupiter, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.71 mi
03h 51m
Flight
253.14 mi
407.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.14 mi
Kilometers
407.39 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.71 mi
Kilometers
432.44 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Tue, May 12, 8:19 PM EDT
Return by in Jupiter
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jupiter
2026-05-12T16:28
Arrive Jacksonville
Tue, May 12, 8:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jupiter
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Titusville
FL

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

From Jupiter
132.6 mi
01h 55m
To Jacksonville
136.1 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Indiantown Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · West Indiantown Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    2591 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    36.1 mi · 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

    88 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
220 mi · 82%
Florida's Turnpike
36.1 mi · 13%
West Indiantown Road
4.14 mi · 2%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
FL 70
0.53 mi
Orlando
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

220 mi · 03h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
253.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Titusville
01h 55m from Jupiter
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jupiter and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Titusville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Jupiter and 136.1 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.32 one way or $78.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jupiter and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Titusville

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

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

RAIL

Sanford

52 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

53 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

57 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

68 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jupiter and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 253.14 mi (407.39 km).

Jupiter

#1 Jupiter

Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida

Population65,834
Coordinates26.9342200, -80.0942100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 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
Start: West Indiantown Road (-80.094211, 26.934255)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.89 L · about $39.32
Round trip
$78.65
18.96 gal · 71.78 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.32 $78.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.57 $87.14
Premium $4.90 $46.41 $92.83
Diesel $4.35 $41.24 $82.48

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jupiter and Jacksonville. The current time is 16:28:16.

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.