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Trip from Miami Lakes, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Drive Time

6h 19m

Distance

338.7 mi

545 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 7m ★
6 AM
6h 20m
8 AM
6h 45m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 26m
3 PM
6h 30m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 12m

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

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Downtown Miami Lakes, FL, FL

Miami Lakes, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Downtown Jacksonville, FL, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Mike Jones

Trip Overview

The drive from Miami Lakes, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 338.7 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 219.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.58 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

169.4 miles from Miami Lakes, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 19m highway drive covering 338.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 219.7 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 23 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 219.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

41 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

74 ft

Total Descent

64 ft

Highest Point

41 ft

~296.4 mi in

Elevation Range

35 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 338.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

8
5.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
8
9.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8
115 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
116 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
8
337.4 mi into trip | ~6h 15m 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,...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Miami Lakes, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.

Vero Beach

115 mi in | ~2h 12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 219.7 mi 3h 57m
Florida's Turnpike 104.7 mi 1h 56m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike 4.6 mi 5m
Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road 4.1 mi 7m
US 1 1.3 mi 3m
Miami Lakes Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Okeechobee Road 0.3 mi <1m
Beaver Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 219.7 mi, about 3h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami Lakes, FL and Jacksonville, FL.

1

Start on Miami Lakes Drive

297 ft · 11 sec · Miami Lakes Drive
2

Continue on Miami Lakes Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Miami Lakes Drive
3

At end of road, turn left onto SR 823

4.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

3.6 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

1.0 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

105 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Exit 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

214 ft · 5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
10

Merge onto FL 70

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 95

220 mi · 3 hr 57 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
15

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
16

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.
17

Turn left

132 ft · 11 sec
18

Turn right

121 ft · 14 sec
19

At end of road, turn left onto US 90

104 ft · 4 sec · Beaver Street
20

Turn right

175 ft · 13 sec
21

At end of road, turn right

124 ft · 11 sec
22

Turn right onto US 17

22 ft · 0 sec · Union Street
23

Arrive at destination

US 17

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.4 miles from Miami Lakes, FL, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.7 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 169.4 miles or 3h 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 11m

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 Miami Lakes, 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 Miami Lakes, FL

This is one driving day of about 338.7 miles and 6h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Miami Lakes, 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 219.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 169.4 mi from Miami Lakes, FL · 3h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

169 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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

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

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 169.4 miles from Miami Lakes, 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 219.7 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

$56.58 one way

$113.16 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $61.29 $122.57
premium $4.90 $65.29 $130.57
diesel $5.64 $75.25 $150.49

Estimated Tolls: $7.61

Florida's Turnpike (104.7 mi) $7.33
Homestead Extension (4.6 mi) $0.28

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.6 1 $35.56 $16.26
Efficient EV 84.7 0 $29.64 $13.55
EV Truck/SUV 135.5 1 $47.42 $21.68

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 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 21 hours ago

Origin

Miami Lakes, FL

Afternoon in Miami Lakes on Sunday

Local time

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 13 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

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

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 1:47PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday

Local time

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

E 1 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

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

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 1:47PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville 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

10 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

6h 19m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Miami Lakes, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 338.7 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 169.4 miles from Miami Lakes, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 338.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Miami Lakes, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 6 ft to 41 ft elevation with about 74 ft of total climbing.

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