How far is North Palm Beach, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from North Palm Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.5 mi
03h 56m
Flight
260.93 mi
419.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.93 mi
Kilometers
419.92 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.5 mi
Kilometers
443.38 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in North Palm Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Palm Beach
2026-04-18T20:28
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Palm Beach
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
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From North Palm Beach
137.5 mi
01h 58m
To Jacksonville
138 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Palm Beach and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Palm Beach and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    120 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Victoria Gardens

    1787 ft · 38 sec · Lake Victoria Gardens

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto PGA Boulevard

    2370 ft · 45 sec · PGA Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    268.7 mi · 4 hr 50 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Palm Beach and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
269 mi · 98%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
PGA Boulevard
0.45 mi
Lake Victoria Gardens
0.34 mi
Beaver Street
0.02 mi
Union Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

269 mi · 04h 50m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
260.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
01h 58m from North Palm Beach
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Palm 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 North Palm Beach to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.5 miles from North Palm Beach and 138 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.32 one way or $80.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Palm Beach and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint John, 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 Port Saint John.

RAIL

Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Palm Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 260.93 mi (419.92 km).

North Palm Beach

#1 North Palm Beach

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

Population13,108
Coordinates26.8175600, -80.0819900
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: FL 811 (-80.081951, 26.817533)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.72 gal
36.8 L · about $40.32
Round trip
$80.64
19.44 gal · 73.6 L
Estimated CO2
86.4 kg one way
Round trip: 172.8 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.32 $80.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.67 $89.35
Premium $4.90 $47.59 $95.18
Diesel $4.35 $42.28 $84.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Palm Beach and Jacksonville. The current time is 20:28:57.

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.