Origin
Jupiter, FL
Morning in Jupiter on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jupiter, FL to Loxahatchee Groves, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jupiter, FL
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Loxahatchee Groves, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Jupiter to Loxahatchee Groves, expect a straightforward 30.2-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via Florida's Turnpike, Southern Boulevard, and West Indiantown Road to bridge the gap between these two Florida locations. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. This mixed-profile route offers a practical transition between regions, making it a simple choice for travelers who value efficiency over a lengthy road trip experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 18 mi | 19m |
| Southern Boulevard | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| West Indiantown Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Pike Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Tangerine Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| D Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 18 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jupiter, FL and Loxahatchee Groves, FL.
1
Start on FL 706
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Indiantown Road
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on this road
482 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 97
Toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Pike Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pike Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 98; FL 80
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Southern Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9
Turn right onto D Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
D Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Tangerine Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tangerine Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Tangerine Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 97
Toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Pike Road
Turn left onto Pike Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.61 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Florida's Turnpike
(18 mi)
$1.26
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Loxahatchee Groves, FL
Morning in Loxahatchee Groves on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. Approximately 60% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Florida's Turnpike, where you will cover 18 miles of open road. As you move away from the initial highway segments, the character of the drive shifts toward local roads like Southern Boulevard. This transition ensures that while you start with a fast-paced highway experience, you eventually settle into the more localized environment of Loxahatchee Groves.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
24 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
22 ft
Total Descent
11 ft
Highest Point
24 ft
~17.3 mi in
Elevation Range
16 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jupiter, FL and Loxahatchee Groves, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Miami
4.1 mi in
|
~7m
Florida's Turnpike South
4.1 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.26 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Loxahatchee Groves, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Loxahatchee Groves, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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