How far is Tequesta, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Tequesta, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
269.46 mi
04h 04m
Flight
250.19 mi
402.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.19 mi
Kilometers
402.64 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.46 mi
Kilometers
433.65 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Tequesta
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tequesta
2026-05-12T17:06
Arrive Jacksonville
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tequesta
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
Titusville
FL

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

From Tequesta
132.9 mi
02h 02m
To Jacksonville
136.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grandview Terrace

    721 ft · 38 sec · Grandview Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Loxahatchee River Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Loxahatchee River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    3024 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West Indiantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Indiantown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

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

    2591 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    36.1 mi · 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

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

    65 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tequesta 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
220 mi · 82%
Florida's Turnpike
36.1 mi · 13%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
West Indiantown Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Loxahatchee River Road
2 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.57 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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
250.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Titusville
02h 02m from Tequesta
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tequesta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Titusville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.9 miles from Tequesta and 136.6 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.45 one way or $78.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tequesta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Titusville

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

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

RAIL

Sanford

52 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

53 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

57 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

68 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tequesta and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 250.19 mi (402.64 km).

Tequesta

#1 Tequesta

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,129
Coordinates26.9681100, -80.1286500
Altitude3
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: Grandview Terrace (-80.128494, 26.968034)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.51 gal
35.99 L · about $39.45
Round trip
$78.89
19.02 gal · 71.98 L
Estimated CO2
84.5 kg one way
Round trip: 169 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.45 $78.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.71 $87.42
Premium $4.90 $46.56 $93.12
Diesel $4.35 $41.37 $82.74

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Tequesta and Jacksonville. The current time is 17:06:54.

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.