How far is Palm Beach Gardens, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Beach Gardens, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 270.9 miles (436 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Beach Gardens and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach Gardens and Jacksonville.
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Start on Diamond Head Way
155 m · 23 sec · Diamond Head Way
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Turn left onto General Drive
2239 ft · 2 min · General Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Masters
1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Masters
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Turn right onto Avenue of the Champions
822 ft · 36 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avenue of the Champions
122 m · 18 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions
628 ft · 32 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Turn right onto PGA Boulevard
1285 ft · 29 sec · PGA Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando, Miami
914 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
534 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2577 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
43 mi · 46 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 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 Palm Beach Gardens 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
220 mi · 03h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palm Beach Gardens and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Beach Gardens to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 270.9 miles (436 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Titusville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.2 miles from Palm Beach Gardens and 135.6 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.65 one way or $79.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palm Beach Gardens and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Titusville
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 Titusville.
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Winter Park
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Beach Gardens and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 259.31 mi (417.32 km).
#1 Palm Beach Gardens
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 58,210 |
| Coordinates | 26.8233900, -80.1386500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $39.65 | $79.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.94 | $87.88 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.81 | $93.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.59 | $83.17 |
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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