How far is Key West, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Key West, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 506.4 miles (814.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 399.2 miles (642.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
506.37 mi
08h 14m
Flight
399.22 mi
642.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
399.22 mi
Kilometers
642.49 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
506.37 mi
Kilometers
814.92 km
Drive Time
08h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Key West
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Key West
2026-04-23T03:24
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:14 PM to 3:44 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
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Key West
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
Hobe Sound
FL

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

From Key West
251.6 mi
04h 07m
To Jacksonville
254.8 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Key West and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on George Street

    112 m · 21 sec · George Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Flagler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Flagler Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard

    1367 ft · 41 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Overseas Highway

    36.1 mi · 57 min · Overseas Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    104.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

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

    65 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  20. 20

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
220 mi · 43%
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 21%
New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 13%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.4 mi · 9%
Overseas Highway
36.1 mi · 7%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 4%
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

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
08h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.2 mi
399.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobe Sound
04h 07m from Key West
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Key West and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Key West to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 506.4 miles (814.9 km) and usually takes 08h 14m 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?

Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.6 miles from Key West and 254.8 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 399.2 miles (642.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.2 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 $74.12 one way or $148.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Key West and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

39 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

67 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Okeechobee

72 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

82 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Key West and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 399.22 mi (642.49 km).

Key West

#1 Key West

County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys

Population23,767
Coordinates24.5552400, -81.7816300
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: George Street (-81.781612, 24.555252)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 815 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.87 gal
67.64 L · about $74.12
Round trip
$148.25
35.74 gal · 135.28 L
Estimated CO2
158.8 kg one way
Round trip: 317.6 kg / 700 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $74.12 $148.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $82.13 $164.26
Premium $4.90 $87.49 $174.98
Diesel $4.35 $77.73 $155.47

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 Key West and Jacksonville. The current time is 03:24:12.

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.