How far is South Palm Beach, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from South Palm Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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.
Census designated place in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Palm Beach and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Palm Beach and Jacksonville.
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Start on the route
153 m · 44 sec
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Turn sharp left onto South Ocean Boulevard
1887 ft · 50 sec · South Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Ocean Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
859 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto West Lantana Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lantana Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
1822 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
286.8 mi · 5 hr 11 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 South Palm Beach and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
287 mi · 05h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving South Palm Beach 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 South Palm Beach to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Sharpes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.4 miles from South Palm Beach and 146.9 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.93 one way or $85.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Palm Beach and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Sharpes
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 Sharpes.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Palm Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 276.64 mi (445.21 km).
#1 South Palm Beach
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,500 |
| Coordinates | 26.5889600, -80.0386500 |
| 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: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $42.93 | $85.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.57 | $95.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $50.67 | $101.35 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $45.02 | $90.04 |
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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