How far is Neptune Beach, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Neptune Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Neptune Beach and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Neptune Beach and Jacksonville.
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Start on 3rd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Boulevard
9.3 mi · 17 min · Atlantic Boulevard
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Continue on Arlington Expressway
6 mi · 10 min · Arlington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Street North
95 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Street
1798 ft · 58 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
85 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
54 m · 4 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 Neptune Beach and Jacksonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Atlantic Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Boulevard
9.29 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Neptune Beach and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Neptune Beach to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atlantic Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Neptune Beach and 8.3 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Neptune Beach and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Atlantic Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Ish Brant Park
Jacksonville Beach City Hall
Atlantic Beach Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlantic Beach.
Jacksonville
Palatka
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Neptune Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 15.52 mi (24.98 km).
#1 Neptune Beach
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 7,217 |
| Coordinates | 30.3119100, -81.3964700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
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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