How far is East Milton, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from East Milton, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.1 miles (515.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.21 mi
04h 58m
Flight
320.11 mi
515.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.11 mi
Kilometers
515.16 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.21 mi
Kilometers
544.3 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Fri, Nov 6, 10:57 PM EST
Return by in East Milton
Sat, Nov 7, 2:56 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Milton
2026-11-06T16:58
Arrive Jacksonville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:57 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:02 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Milton
9:00 PM CST
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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From East Milton
168.9 mi
02h 29m
To Jacksonville
169.3 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Milton and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Ward Basin Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ward Basin Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    333.1 mi · 5 hr 59 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 East Milton and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ward Basin Road
336 mi · 99%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Ward Basin Road

Merge slight left

333 mi · 05h 59m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
320.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 29m from East Milton
Leave By
7:02 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving East Milton and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Milton to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.9 miles from East Milton and 169.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 320.1 miles (515.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.78 one way or $91.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around East Milton and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Milton and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 320.11 mi (515.16 km).

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#1 East Milton

East Milton is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6151900, -87.0216300
Altitude4
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: Ward Basin Road (-87.021511, 30.615187)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.18 L · about $45.78
Round trip
$91.56
23.88 gal · 90.36 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $45.78 $91.56
Mid-grade $4.32 $51.58 $103.16
Premium $4.66 $55.68 $111.35
Diesel $5.94 $70.94 $141.87

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Milton, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in East Milton is 16:58:52, although it is 17:58:52 in Jacksonville.

Distance to Other Cities

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