Jacksonville to Miramar Beach is 314.7 miles and takes about 5h 54m via I 10 and US Highway 331 South, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Florida, making it a straightforward trip without crossing state lines. It's almost entirely highway driving, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. Plan for a single day to complete this route, as the duration is manageable.
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
157.4 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
276.7 mi
4h 58m
US Highway 331 South
23.9 mi
30m
US Highway 98 West
10.2 mi
16m
US 17
1.1 mi
1m
Scenic Gulf Drive
0.7 mi
1m
State Street
0.7 mi
1m
Kings Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Ocean Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 276.7 mi, about 4h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Miramar Beach, FL.
1
Start on US 17
210 ft·12 sec·Union Street
2
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
281 ft·15 sec·Ocean Street
3
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
0.7 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.3 mi·36 sec·Kings Road
5
Take the ramp onto US 17; FL 228
1.1 mi·1 min·US 17; FL 228
Toward I 95 South: JacksonvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 351AToward I 10 West: Lake CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10; US 17; FL 228
277 mi·4 hr 58 min·I 10; US 17; FL 228
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
9
Turn straight onto US 331
24 mi·30 min·US Highway 331 South
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto US 98
10 mi·16 min·US Highway 98 West
11
Turn left onto CR 2378
0.7 mi·1 min·Scenic Gulf Drive
12
Turn left
95 ft·8 sec
13
Turn left
116 ft·10 sec
14
Turn right
277 ft·20 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this one-day drive, consider leaving early in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With a 5h 54m estimated drive time, you can comfortably complete it without needing an overnight stay. The fuel cost is estimated around $50, so check current prices before you depart. Plan for one stop along the way to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the majority of this route is on I 10, be aware of potential construction delays in that corridor.
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 157.4 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 276.7 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 69 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.4 miles or 2h 52m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar Beach, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, FL
This is one driving day of about 314.7 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Jacksonville, 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 10 for about 276.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 17; FL 228
Take the ramp onto US 17; FL 228 toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
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2.1 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 351A
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
5
2.8 mi into trip|~6m in|I 10; US 17; FL 228
Merge onto I 10; US 17; FL 228
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.09 one way
$100.18 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$54.49
$108.98
premium
$4.72
$58.52
$117.03
diesel
$5.61
$69.48
$138.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.4
1
$33.04
$15.11
Efficient EV
78.7
0
$27.54
$12.59
EV Truck/SUV
125.9
1
$44.06
$20.14
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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 as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Morning
in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Miramar Beach, FL
Morning
in Miramar Beach on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Quincy, FL
157 mi in
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
11 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 54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is 99% highway, so expect to spend almost all your time on limited-access roads. The longest continuous stretch on I 10 covers 276.7 miles. You'll transition to US Highway 331 South and then US Highway 98 West for the final portion, which will involve surface streets and more local traffic. Keep an eye out for dense exit ramps as you approach your destination.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 276.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US Highway 331 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 54m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 17; FL 228): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Miramar Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Freeport along the way.
Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast. Set amongst abundant beaches and possessing an ideal subtropical climate, its crown jewel is the unique habitat and natural beauty of the St. Johns River. For this reason and more, "The River City" is a popular destination for vacationers looking for a laid-back Sunshine State escape.
Top landmarks
•Fort Caroline — fort in Florida managed by the National Park Service
•Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville — museum in Jacksonville, Florida
•Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve — wetlands in Florida (U.S.) managed by the National Park Service
The longest stretch is about 276.7 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 17; FL 228): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Miramar Beach, FL before the return drive.
