How far is Apalachicola, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Apalachicola, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 239 miles (384.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apalachicola and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apalachicola and Jacksonville.
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Start on 5th Street
563 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue C
139 m · 24 sec · Avenue C
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Turn right
42.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue on Sopchoppy Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Turn left onto Coastal Highway
23.9 mi · 32 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gamble Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Gamble Road
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
2088 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
136.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apalachicola and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
136 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Apalachicola and Mostly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apalachicola to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 239 miles (384.6 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Apalachicola and 118.3 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.97 one way or $69.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Apalachicola and Mostly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apalachicola and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 203.54 mi (327.57 km).
#1 Apalachicola
County seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,372 |
| Coordinates | 29.7260000, -84.9856000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $34.97 | $69.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.74 | $77.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.27 | $82.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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