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Drive or Fly: Miami Lakes, FL to Jacksonville, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for OPF–JAX. At 338 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

6h 20m

Distance

338.7 mi

Total Cost

$110

CO2

137 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$75
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 5m

38m in the air

Air Distance

316 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

81 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miami Lakes, FL → OPF 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 38m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
JAX → Jacksonville, FL 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Miami Lakes, FL OPF — Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive
Jacksonville, FL JAX — Jacksonville International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OPF and JAX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 15m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

9h 46m

8h 46m on rail

Total Cost

$65

CO2

19 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miami Lakes, FL → Miami Amtrak Station 10m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 526m
Arrival 10m
Jacksonville → Jacksonville, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $65) $65

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Miami Amtrak Station 5 mi, ~10m drive
To Jacksonville 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets
+ Walk around freely during the trip
+ Scenic views along the route
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Limited schedule — about 12 trips per week
− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 20m

8h 35m on road

Total Cost

$35

CO2

18 kg

Route

FlixBus 2431

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miami Lakes, FL → Miami Golden Glades (4MN) 10m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 515m
Arrival 10m
Jacksonville (Downtown) (JAX6) → Jacksonville, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $35) $35

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From 4MN — Miami Golden Glades 6 mi, ~10m drive
To JAX6 — Jacksonville (Downtown) 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option
+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week
− Travel time longer than driving
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

Drive Fly Train Bus
Door-to-door time 6h 20m 3h 5m 9h 46m 9h 20m
Total cost (1 person) $110 $188 $65 $35
Carbon footprint 137 kg CO2 81 kg CO2 19 kg CO2 18 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Miami Lakes, FL to Jacksonville, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.