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Trip from Highland Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

304.4 mi

490 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 26m ★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Highland Beach, FL, FL

Highland Beach, FL

Abhishek Navlakha

Downtown Jacksonville, FL, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Mike Jones

Trip Overview

The drive from Highland Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 304.4 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, South Ocean Boulevard, East Linton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 297.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

152.2 miles from Highland Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 39m highway drive covering 304.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and South Ocean Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 297.2 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 297.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

47 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

98 ft

Total Descent

87 ft

Highest Point

47 ft

~266.4 mi in

Elevation Range

41 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and South Ocean Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near East Linton Boulevard.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 304.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (East Linton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 301.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 303 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | East Linton Boulevard

Turn left onto East Linton Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
301.9 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Stree...
6
303 mi into trip | ~5h 35m in | US 1; US 90

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90 toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
8
303.1 mi into trip | ~5h 35m in | US 1; US 90

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90 toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
6
304.3 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in | US 90 / Beaver Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 90 / Beaver Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 297.2 mi 5h 23m
South Ocean Boulevard 2.8 mi 6m
East Linton Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
US 1 1.3 mi 3m
Beaver Street <0.1 mi <1m
Union Street <0.1 mi Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 95 — 297.2 mi, about 5h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL.

1

Start on SR A1A

2.8 mi · 6 min · South Ocean Boulevard
2

Turn left onto East Linton Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Linton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
4

Merge onto I 95

297 mi · 5 hr 23 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90

287 ft · 6 sec · US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90

1.2 mi · 3 min · US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left

132 ft · 11 sec
9

Turn right

121 ft · 14 sec
10

At end of road, turn left onto US 90

104 ft · 4 sec · Beaver Street
11

Turn right

175 ft · 13 sec
12

At end of road, turn right

124 ft · 11 sec
13

Turn right onto US 17

22 ft · 0 sec · Union Street
14

Arrive at destination

US 17

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.2 miles from Highland Beach, FL, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 297.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 152.2 miles or 2h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Highland Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Highland Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 304.4 miles and 5h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Highland Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 297.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 152.2 mi from Highland Beach, FL · 2h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

152 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.2 miles from Highland Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 297.2 miles.

Arriving in Jacksonville, FL

The final approach into Jacksonville, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jacksonville, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.85 one way

$101.70 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $55.08 $110.16
premium $4.90 $58.67 $117.35
diesel $5.64 $67.63 $135.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.3 1 $31.96 $14.61
Efficient EV 76.1 0 $26.63 $12.18
EV Truck/SUV 121.8 1 $42.62 $19.48

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

Highland Beach, FL

Afternoon in Highland Beach on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

E 25 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 11:13PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:48PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Clear

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 11:13PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:48PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 39m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Highland Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 304.4 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, South Ocean Boulevard, East Linton Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.2 miles from Highland Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 304.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (East Linton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 301.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 303 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Highland Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 6 ft to 47 ft elevation with about 98 ft of total climbing.

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