How far is Bonifay, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Bonifay, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.51 mi
03h 48m
Flight
241.49 mi
388.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.49 mi
Kilometers
388.64 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.51 mi
Kilometers
409.59 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Bonifay
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonifay
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonifay
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Bonifay
127.1 mi
01h 54m
To Jacksonville
127.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bonifay and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonifay and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukesha Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Waukesha Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2530 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    249.3 mi · 4 hr 29 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonifay and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
250 mi · 98%
North Waukesha Street
2.07 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

249 mi · 04h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
241.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
01h 54m from Bonifay
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bonifay and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bonifay to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 127.1 miles from Bonifay and 127.4 miles from Jacksonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.25 one way or $74.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bonifay and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bonifay and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonifay and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 241.49 mi (388.64 km).

Bonifay

#1 Bonifay

City in Florida, United States

Population2,692
Coordinates30.7918600, -85.6796500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Waukesha Street (-85.679674, 30.791861)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
34 L · about $37.25
Round trip
$74.50
17.96 gal · 68 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.25 $74.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.27 $82.54
Premium $4.90 $43.97 $87.93
Diesel $4.35 $39.06 $78.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bonifay, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Bonifay is 01:00:22, although it is 02:00:22 in Jacksonville.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.