How far is Laguna Beach, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Laguna Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.8 miles (410 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
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 Laguna Beach and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Beach and Jacksonville.
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Start on the route
43 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto West Toledo Place
1989 ft · 57 sec · West Toledo Place
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Turn right onto Panama City Beach Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Panama City Beach Parkway
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Turn left onto North Arnold Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Arnold Road
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Continue on Bay
1.6 km · 2 min · Bay
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Turn right onto Connector Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Connector Road
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Turn right onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Don Johnson Memorial Highway
37 m · 5 sec · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Turn left
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
44.1 mi · 59 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
186.9 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna Beach and Jacksonville.
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 10 East
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 22m
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 Sunny leaving Laguna Beach and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna Beach to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from Laguna Beach and 137.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.8 miles (410 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.73 one way or $75.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Laguna Beach and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna Beach and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 254.74 mi (409.96 km).
#1 Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396500, -85.9241000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $3.83 | $37.73 | $75.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $42.51 | $85.02 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $45.88 | $91.77 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $58.46 | $116.92 |
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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