How far is West Palm Beach, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from West Palm Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Palm Beach and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Palm Beach and Jacksonville.
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Start on North Dixie Highway
1 km · 2 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2138 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
277.1 mi · 5 hr
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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 West 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
277 mi · 05h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.8 miles from West Palm Beach and 142.5 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.60 one way or $83.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Palm Beach and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John
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 Port Saint John.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Palm Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 268.15 mi (431.55 km).
#1 West Palm Beach
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 112,782 |
| Coordinates | 26.7153400, -80.0533700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $41.60 | $83.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.10 | $92.20 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $49.11 | $98.21 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.63 | $87.26 |
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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