How far is Palm Springs, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Springs, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Springs and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Springs and Jacksonville.
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Start on Tamoshanter Drive
44 m · 8 sec · Tamoshanter Drive
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Turn right onto Greenbrier Drive
2515 ft · 1 min · Greenbrier Drive
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Turn left onto South Congress Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Congress Avenue
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Turn right onto Forest Hill Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Forest Hill Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2325 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282 mi · 5 hr 6 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 Springs and Jacksonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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Merge slight left
282 mi · 05h 06m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 144.1 miles from Palm Springs and 144.7 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.07 one way or $78.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Palm Springs 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Saint John.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Springs and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 272.37 mi (438.34 km).
#1 Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.6359000, -80.0961500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $3.83 | $39.07 | $78.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $44.02 | $88.04 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $47.52 | $95.03 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $60.54 | $121.08 |
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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