How far is Oriole Beach, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Oriole Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 324 miles (521.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.08 mi
05h 25m
Flight
324.07 mi
521.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.07 mi
Kilometers
521.54 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.08 mi
Kilometers
571.45 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Nov 7, 10:35 AM EST
Return by in Oriole Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 3:01 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oriole Beach
2026-11-07T04:10
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Nov 7, 9:35 AM CST
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 2:25 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:10 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oriole Beach
9:00 PM CST
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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Oriole Beach
177.8 mi
02h 42m
To Jacksonville
177.3 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oriole Beach and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Pine Drive

    83 m · 17 sec · Shady Pine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bay Street

    910 ft · 27 sec · Bay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oriole Beach Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Oriole Beach Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    339.4 mi · 6 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oriole Beach 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
340 mi · 96%
Avalon Boulevard
9.36 mi · 3%
Gulf Breeze Parkway
1.71 mi
Garcon Point Road
1.56 mi
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

339 mi · 06h 06m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
324 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 42m from Oriole Beach
Leave By
6:10 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oriole 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 Oriole Beach to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from Oriole Beach and 177.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 324 miles (521.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:10 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.04 one way or $96.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oriole 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 Oriole Beach and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oriole Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 324.07 mi (521.54 km).

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#1 Oriole Beach

Oriole Beach is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3738100, -87.0913600
Altitude2
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: Shady Pine Drive (-87.091953, 30.373794)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.53 gal
47.43 L · about $48.04
Round trip
$96.08
25.06 gal · 94.86 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.7 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $48.04 $96.08
Mid-grade $4.32 $54.13 $108.26
Premium $4.66 $58.43 $116.85
Diesel $5.94 $74.44 $148.88

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oriole Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Oriole Beach is 04:10:10, although it is 05:10:10 in Jacksonville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.