How far is Century, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Century, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Century and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Century and Jacksonville.
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Start on East Hecker Road
17 m · 8 sec · East Hecker Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Century Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · North Century Boulevard
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Turn right onto Highway 4
7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 4
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
978 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 4
31.6 mi · 44 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Highway 4
4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 4
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Ferdon Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee
2335 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
304.7 mi · 5 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 Century and Jacksonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
305 mi · 05h 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Century and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Century to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Century and 177.8 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.26 one way or $104.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Century and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Century and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Century and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 336.24 mi (541.12 km).
#1 Century
Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 30.9732400, -87.2638600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 575 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $52.26 | $104.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.91 | $115.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $61.69 | $123.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $54.81 | $109.62 |
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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