How far is Melbourne, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Melbourne, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melbourne and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne and Jacksonville.
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Start on Waverly Place
560 ft · 26 sec · Waverly Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hibiscus Boulevard
704 ft · 26 sec · East Hibiscus Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harbor City Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Harbor City Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sarno Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Sarno Road
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Turn left onto West Eau Gallie Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · West Eau Gallie Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1661 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
164.8 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
88 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
7 m · 1 sec · 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 Melbourne 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 95 North
Merge slight left
165 mi · 02h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Melbourne and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melbourne to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Daytona Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Melbourne and 88 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Melbourne and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Daytona Beach
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 Daytona Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melbourne and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 167.71 mi (269.9 km).
#1 Melbourne
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 83,376 |
| Coordinates | 28.0836300, -80.6081100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.54 | $57.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.40 | $60.81 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.01 | $54.03 |
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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