Jacksonville, North Carolina to Ponte Vedra Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

387.7 miles 624 km · straight line
465.3 miles estimated 748.8 km · driving distance
9h 22min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
218° SW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, North Carolina from Ponte Vedra Beach?

The distance from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Ponte Vedra Beach is 387.7 miles (624 km) as the crow flies. Ponte Vedra Beach is located SW of Jacksonville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465.3 miles, taking about 9h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Ponte Vedra Beach in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, North Carolina and Ponte Vedra Beach. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Ponte Vedra Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 22min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 14min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 54min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, North Carolina & Ponte Vedra Beach

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
Ponte Vedra Beach
30.24°N, 81.39°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients