1 day in Jacksonville & Portsmouth Itinerary

The sprawling city of Jacksonville is not only Florida's most populous city, but also the largest city by land area in the continental United States.

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Valparaiso to Jacksonville is an approximately 5-hour car ride. Traveling from Valparaiso to Jacksonville, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, daytime highs in Jacksonville are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. On the 30th (Fri), you're off to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Portsmouth trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Jacksonville to Portsmouth by car takes about 9.5 hours. Traveling from Jacksonville in September, expect nights in Portsmouth to be about the same, around 67°F, while days are slightly colder, around 81°F. On the 30th (Fri), you're off to home.