North Miami Beach to Jacksonville is 333 miles and takes about 6h 15m via I 95 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This all-Florida drive primarily follows major highways, making it a straightforward trip between two key Florida cities. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience with minimal detours off the main interstate. Given the relatively short duration of around 6 hours, it's well-suited for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
166.5 miles from North Miami Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 15m. Total distance: 333 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey utilizing major interstates like I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including the longest segment of 238 miles on I 95. The character of the drive remains consistent for the most part, characterized by efficient travel on multi-lane highways. While there might be brief transitions onto local roads like Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, the vast majority of your time will be spent on high-speed, limited-access roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 238 miles.
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 21.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 333 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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
21.3 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36
8
21.6 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
8
109.2 mi into trip|~2h 8m 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
110.3 mi into trip|~2h 10m 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
331.7 mi into trip|~6h 11m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Miami Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Vero Beach.
Florida's Turnpike: Miami
24.2 mi in|~34m
Orlando
24.2 mi in|~34m
Florida's Turnpike North
24.3 mi in|~34m
Vero Beach
109.2 mi in|~2h 8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
238 mi
4h 18m
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi
1h 33m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
US 1
1.3 mi
3m
Northeast 18th Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Northeast 19th Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
West Atlantic Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 238 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Miami Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Northeast 171st Street
46 ft·3 sec·Northeast 171st Street
2
Turn left onto Northeast 19th Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Northeast 19th Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast 18th Road
0.2 mi·28 sec·Northeast 18th Road
4
Continue on Northeast 18th Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Northeast 18th Avenue
5
Continue on Northeast 199th Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·Northeast 199th Street
6
Turn left onto Highland Lakes Boulevard
0.3 mi·40 sec·Highland Lakes Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road
406 ft·16 sec·Ives Dairy Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: West Palm BeachUse the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
18 mi·21 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 36Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard WestUse the left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto SR 814
0.4 mi·44 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Andrews Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·Northwest 16th Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
18
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
85 mi·1 hr 33 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
21
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·Okeechobee Road
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 95
220 mi·3 hr 57 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
26
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
27
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 StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn left
132 ft·11 sec
29
Turn right
121 ft·14 sec
30
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft·4 sec·Beaver Street
31
Turn right
175 ft·13 sec
32
At end of road, turn right
124 ft·11 sec
33
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft·0 sec·Union Street
34
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
For this 333-mile drive, leaving in the morning will ensure you arrive in Jacksonville with plenty of daylight. With a duration of just over 6 hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day, so flexibility in your departure time is key. Plan for one main stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 238-mile stretch on I 95, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $53 provides a good budget baseline for this journey.
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 166.5 miles from North Miami Beach, FL, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 238 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 73 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.5 miles or 3h 11m 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 7m
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 North Miami 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 North Miami Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 333 miles and 6h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from North Miami 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 238 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.5 mi from North Miami Beach, FL
· 3h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
$15
near mile 298.6
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 287.1
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$25
near mile 206.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.00 one way
$106.01 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$57.66
$115.32
premium
$4.72
$61.92
$123.84
diesel
$5.61
$73.52
$147.04
Estimated Tolls: $5.92
Florida's Turnpike
(84.6 mi)$5.92
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
$53
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.9
1
$34.96
$15.98
Efficient EV
83.3
0
$29.14
$13.32
EV Truck/SUV
133.2
1
$46.62
$21.31
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
North Miami Beach, FL
Evening
in North Miami Beach on Friday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Evening
in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 15m 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 North Miami Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 333 miles and takes about 6h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Dr. Martin Luther King 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 166.5 miles from North Miami Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.00 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 29 significant decision points across 333 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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Miami Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Vero Beach.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
