How far is Palm Valley, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Valley, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Valley and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Valley and Jacksonville.
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Start on Palm Valley Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Palm Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 202 West: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Butler Boulevard
12.5 mi · 16 min · Butler Boulevard
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 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 Valley and Jacksonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Butler Boulevard
Continue on Butler Boulevard
12.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Valley to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jacksonville Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Palm Valley and 13 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Ish Brant Park
Jacksonville Beach City Hall
Atlantic Beach Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacksonville Beach.
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Palatka
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Valley and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 19.24 mi (30.97 km).
#1 Palm Valley
City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 20,019 |
| Coordinates | 30.1774600, -81.3875800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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