How far is Sebastian, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Sebastian, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
197.24 mi
02h 58m
Flight
187.97 mi
302.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.97 mi
Kilometers
302.51 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.24 mi
Kilometers
317.43 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 29, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Sebastian
Wed, Apr 29, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sebastian
2026-04-29T05:43
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 29, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sebastian
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
Ponce Inlet
FL

Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States

From Sebastian
98.4 mi
01h 29m
To Jacksonville
98.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Avenue

    91 m · 13 sec · Louisiana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    155 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    109 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    846 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    30 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Malabar Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Malabar Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    2646 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    174.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sebastian 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
175 mi · 89%
Main Street
12.3 mi · 6%
Malabar Road
4.1 mi · 2%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Louisiana Avenue
0.06 mi
Beaver Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

175 mi · 03h 10m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
188 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ponce Inlet
01h 29m from Sebastian
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Sebastian and Mostly Cloudy near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sebastian to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Ponce Inlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Sebastian and 98.8 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 188 miles (302.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.87 one way or $57.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Sebastian and Mostly Cloudy near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Ponce Inlet

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ponce Inlet, 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 Ponce Inlet.

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

16 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

41 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

47 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

69 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sebastian and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 187.97 mi (302.51 km).

Sebastian

#1 Sebastian

City in Indian River County, State of Florida, United States

Population26,482
Coordinates27.8164100, -80.4706100
Altitude6
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: Louisiana Avenue (-80.470893, 27.816375)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.35 L · about $28.87
Round trip
$57.74
13.92 gal · 52.7 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.87 $57.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.99 $63.98
Premium $4.90 $34.08 $68.15
Diesel $4.35 $30.28 $60.55

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Sebastian and Jacksonville. The current time is 05:43:18.

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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.