How far is Margate, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Margate, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 312.9 miles (503.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.8 miles (476.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.9 mi
04h 32m
Flight
295.86 mi
476.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.86 mi
Kilometers
476.14 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.9 mi
Kilometers
503.57 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Tue, May 5, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Margate
Tue, May 5, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Margate
2026-05-04T21:47
Arrive Jacksonville
Tue, May 5, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Margate
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
Rockledge
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Margate
156.2 mi
02h 16m
To Jacksonville
156.7 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, May 4 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East River Drive

    1172 ft · 40 sec · East River Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Northwest 15th Street

    658 ft · 24 sec · Northwest 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Road 7

    674 ft · 23 sec · State Road 7

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coconut Creek Parkway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Coconut Creek Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    770 ft · 17 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    651 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

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

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

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

    65 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Margate 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
220 mi · 70%
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 27%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Coconut Creek Parkway
2.13 mi · 1%
FL 70
0.53 mi
Orlando
0.33 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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
295.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
02h 16m from Margate
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Margate and Mostly Clear near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.9 miles (503.6 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Rockledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from Margate and 156.7 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 295.8 miles (476.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.79 one way or $91.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Margate and Mostly Clear near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Rockledge

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

67 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

67 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

67 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

75 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Margate and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 295.86 mi (476.14 km).

Margate

#1 Margate

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population58,734
Coordinates26.2445300, -80.2064400
Altitude3
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: East River Drive (-80.206259, 26.24437)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.8 L · about $45.79
Round trip
$91.59
22.08 gal · 83.6 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.79 $91.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.74 $101.48
Premium $4.90 $54.05 $108.10
Diesel $4.35 $48.02 $96.05

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Margate and Jacksonville. The current time is 21:47:41.

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.