How far is Freeport, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Freeport, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.2 miles (430 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
293.68 mi
04h 23m
Flight
267.19 mi
430 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.19 mi
Kilometers
430 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.68 mi
Kilometers
472.63 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Freeport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Freeport
146.7 mi
02h 11m
To Jacksonville
147 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Madison Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2020 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    276.5 mi · 4 hr 58 min

  5. 5

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
277 mi · 94%
Madison Street
4.39 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

276 mi · 04h 58m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
267.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
02h 11m from Freeport
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Freeport 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 Freeport to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.7 miles from Freeport and 147 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 267.2 miles (430 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.97 one way or $85.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Freeport 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 Freeport and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 267.19 mi (430 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

Location in Florida

Population2,658
Coordinates30.4982500, -86.1360500
Altitude10
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: Madison Street (-86.136214, 30.498248)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.23 L · about $42.97
Round trip
$85.95
20.72 gal · 78.46 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $42.97 $85.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.61 $95.23
Premium $4.90 $50.72 $101.45
Diesel $4.35 $45.07 $90.13

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 Freeport, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Freeport is 21:12:43, although it is 22:12:43 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.