How far is Plantation, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Plantation, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.7 miles (487.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
320.51 mi
04h 36m
Flight
302.71 mi
487.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.71 mi
Kilometers
487.17 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.51 mi
Kilometers
515.81 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Plantation
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plantation
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plantation
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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Plantation
160 mi
02h 18m
To Jacksonville
160.5 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Plantation and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plantation and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Garden Court

    707 ft · 27 sec · Garden Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8 Street

    1159 ft · 41 sec · 8 Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 65th Avenue

    1095 ft · 32 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Sunrise Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Sunrise Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami

    152 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami

    77 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami

    710 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    1571 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plantation and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
220 mi · 69%
Florida's Turnpike
93.5 mi · 29%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
West Sunrise Boulevard
1.08 mi
FL 70
0.53 mi
Okeechobee Road
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
302.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
02h 18m from Plantation
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plantation 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 Plantation to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160 miles from Plantation and 160.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 302.7 miles (487.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.91 one way or $93.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plantation and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Shores, 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 Palm Shores.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plantation and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 302.71 mi (487.17 km).

Plantation

#1 Plantation

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population96,351
Coordinates26.1342100, -80.2318400
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: Garden Court (-80.232082, 26.134206)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.81 L · about $46.91
Round trip
$93.83
22.62 gal · 85.62 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $46.91 $93.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.98 $103.96
Premium $4.90 $55.37 $110.75
Diesel $4.35 $49.20 $98.40

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 Plantation and Jacksonville. The current time is 23:40:10.

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.