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

The driving distance from Palm Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
284.79 mi
04h 04m
Flight
269.15 mi
433.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.15 mi
Kilometers
433.16 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.79 mi
Kilometers
458.33 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Beach
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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 Palm Beach
142.2 mi
02h 02m
To Jacksonville
142.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South County Road

    9 m · 6 sec · South County Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Royal Palm Way

    2661 ft · 1 min · Royal Palm Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Royal Park Bridge

    1091 ft · 29 sec · Royal Park Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    2361 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Okeechobee Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Okeechobee Boulevard

  6. 6

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

    657 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2131 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    278.4 mi · 5 hr 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
279 mi · 98%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Boulevard
1.01 mi
Royal Palm Way
0.5 mi
Lakeview Avenue
0.45 mi
Royal Park Bridge
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

278 mi · 05h 02m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
269.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
02h 02m from Palm Beach
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Beach and 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 to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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 142.2 miles from Palm Beach and 142.7 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.69 one way or $83.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Beach and Partly 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 Palm Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 269.15 mi (433.16 km).

Palm Beach

#1 Palm Beach

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population8,836
Coordinates26.7056200, -80.0364300
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: South County Road (-80.036382, 26.705618)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.04 L · about $41.69
Round trip
$83.37
20.1 gal · 76.08 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.69 $83.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.19 $92.38
Premium $4.90 $49.20 $98.41
Diesel $4.35 $43.72 $87.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Beach and Jacksonville. The current time is 20:39:43.

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.