How far is Gonzalez, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Gonzalez, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336 miles (540.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
359.81 mi
05h 22m
Flight
336.06 mi
540.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.06 mi
Kilometers
540.84 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.81 mi
Kilometers
579.06 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Gonzalez
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gonzalez
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 2:23 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
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gonzalez
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
Quincy
FL

County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States

From Gonzalez
179.7 mi
02h 41m
To Jacksonville
180.1 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 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 Gonzalez and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Chemstrand Road

    1655 ft · 42 sec · Old Chemstrand Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    775 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    351.2 mi · 6 hr 19 min

  6. 6

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gonzalez 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Chemstrand Road
352 mi · 98%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
3rd Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Chemstrand Road

Merge slight right

351 mi · 06h 19m

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
336 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
02h 41m from Gonzalez
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 179.7 miles from Gonzalez and 180.1 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 336 miles (540.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.68 one way or $105.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gonzalez and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gonzalez and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 336.06 mi (540.84 km).

Gonzalez

#1 Gonzalez

Census designated place

Population13,273
Coordinates30.5815800, -87.2913600
Altitude46
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: 3rd Avenue (-87.291511, 30.581518)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.7 gal
48.06 L · about $52.68
Round trip
$105.36
25.4 gal · 96.12 L
Estimated CO2
112.9 kg one way
Round trip: 225.7 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.68 $105.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.37 $116.74
Premium $4.90 $62.18 $124.36
Diesel $4.35 $55.24 $110.49

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 Gonzalez, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Gonzalez is 22:38:32, although it is 23:38:32 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.