Trip from Jacksonville Beach, FL to Miami, FL

Drive Time

5h 10m

Distance

347.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville Beach, FL to Miami, FL covers 347.2 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 3rd Street South, FL 202 West, Butler Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.70 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

173.6 miles from Jacksonville Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 10m drive with frequent turns across 347.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

3rd Street South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
3rd Street South	Unavailable	Refreshing
FL 202 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Butler Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 295	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 295 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Beltway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 795 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 95 South	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: 3rd Street South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on 3rd Street North

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Continue on 3rd Street South

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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 202 West: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville

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Continue on Butler Boulevard

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Take the exit slight right toward I 295: International Airport, Daytona Beach

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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Orange Park, Daytona Beach

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Merge slight left onto East Beltway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Saint Augustine

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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

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Merge slight left

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

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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

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Take the ramp left

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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

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Continue on Northwest 3rd Court

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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street

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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 173.6 miles from Jacksonville Beach, FL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 173.6 miles or 2h 35m 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 17m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jacksonville 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jacksonville Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 347.2 miles and 5h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jacksonville 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

174 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Miami, 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 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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 173.6 mi from Jacksonville Beach, FL

Jacksonville, 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 173.6 miles from Jacksonville Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.15	$56.70	$113.40
midgrade	$4.60	$62.82	$125.65
premium	$4.90	$66.92	$133.85
diesel	$4.35	$59.46	$118.92

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 121.5 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jacksonville Beach, FL to Miami, FL covers 347.2 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 3rd Street South, FL 202 West, Butler Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 173.6 miles from Jacksonville Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.70 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.