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Jacksonville to Miami road trip: 24 stops worth the detour
Jacksonville, FL → Miami, FL. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.
Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
15 stops · 9 hidden
- PGA National The Fazio Course+0 minGolf · FL
A Tom Fazio redesign at PGA National with bold bunkering and water in play across South Florida flatland. Polished resort golf near the Bear Trap.
- Panka Ceviche & Grill+3 minDining · FL
Authentic Peruvian kitchen turning out bright ceviches and hearty classics. (West Granada)
- World Golf Village King and Bear+14 minGolf · FL
The lone course on earth designed by both Jack and Arnie, freshly restored in 2024. Generous fairways, mature oaks, and a clubhouse steps from the golf hall of fame.
- The Funky Pelican+13 minDining · FL
A pier-side Flagler Beach stop that keeps the A1A day close to the water and easy for groups.
- Jupiter Inlet Light+18 minLighthouses · FL
a striking red-brick tower over the turquoise inlet, climbable for sweeping views
- St. Augustine Light+24 minLighthouses · FL
a black-and-white spiral tower over the nation’s oldest city — 219 steps to the top
- Cast & Crew+21 minDining · FL
Upscale oceanfront tide-to-table dining inside the Renaissance from Concentrics Restaurants. (Beachside)
- Canaveral National Seashore+23 minWild lands · FL
a long undeveloped Atlantic strand beside lagoons, dunes, and space-coast sky
- Crabby Joe's Deck & Grill+22 minDining · FL
Casual over-the-water deck restaurant on the Sunglow Pier.
- The Breakers Ocean Course+28 minGolf · FL
The oldest 18 holes in Florida, a gentle, palm-lined course at the grand Breakers resort just off the Atlantic in Palm Beach. History and resort polish.
- JB's Fish Camp+25 minDining · FL
Old-Florida riverfront shack with a chill vibe, live music, and kayak rentals. (Indian River Lagoon)
- Cap's on the Water+27 minDining · FL
A waterfront St. Augustine meal for the A1A drive, best when the route needs sunset, oysters, and something calmer than the main tourist drag.
- TPC Sawgrass Dye's Valley Course+37 minGolf · FL
The second course at TPC Sawgrass, a Pete and P.B. Dye design that hosts a Korn Ferry Tour event. A worthy, more affordable companion to the Stadium.
- TPC Sawgrass Stadium+38 minGolf · FL
Home of THE PLAYERS, this Pete Dye gauntlet ends with the famous par-3 17th to an island green that has swallowed thousands of golf balls. You can actually play it, but bring your nerve and a fat wallet.
- Palm Valley Fish Camp+37 minDining · FL
Beloved Intracoastal fish camp serving the freshest North Florida catch minutes from Sawgrass. (Palm Valley)
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Jacksonville to Miami?
About 5 hr 30 min and 346 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Jacksonville and Miami?
Top ranked stops include PGA National The Fazio Course, Panka Ceviche & Grill, Bulow Woods. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
- Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Jacksonville to Miami, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.
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