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

The driving distance from Palm Coast, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.71 mi
00h 59m
Flight
58.17 mi
93.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.17 mi
Kilometers
93.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.32 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Coast
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Coast
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Coast
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Villano Beach
FL

City in St.

From Palm Coast
30.8 mi
00h 29m
To Jacksonville
30.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Coast and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Collingwood Lane

    19 m · 8 sec · Collingwood Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive

    65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Palm Harbor Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Matanzas Woods Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Matanzas Woods Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Coast 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
55.6 mi · 90%
Palm Harbor Parkway
2.54 mi · 4%
US 90
2.38 mi · 4%
Matanzas Woods Parkway
0.73 mi · 1%
Cimmaron Drive
0.04 mi
Beaver Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

55.2 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villano Beach
00h 29m from Palm Coast
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Coast 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 Coast to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Villano Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Palm Coast and 30.9 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.04 one way or $18.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Coast and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Villano Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Villano Beach, 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 Villano Beach.

RAIL

Palatka

46 mi away
220 North 11th Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

63 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

84 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

85 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Coast and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 58.17 mi (93.62 km).

Palm Coast

#1 Palm Coast

A city in Flagler County, Florida.

Population92,350
Coordinates29.5849700, -81.2078400
Altitude1
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: Collingwood Lane (-81.207878, 29.585056)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $9.04
Round trip
$18.09
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.04 $18.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.02 $20.04
Premium $4.90 $10.67 $21.35
Diesel $4.35 $9.48 $18.97

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 Coast and Jacksonville. The current time is 21:27:04.

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.