How far is Goulding, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Goulding, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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
356.44 mi
05h 16m
Flight
331.84 mi
534.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
331.84 mi
Kilometers
534.05 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.44 mi
Kilometers
573.63 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Goulding
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goulding
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 2:17 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
6:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goulding
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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Goulding
178 mi
02h 38m
To Jacksonville
178.5 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Goulding and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Guillemard Street

    988 ft · 40 sec · North Guillemard Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Texar Drive

    723 ft · 26 sec · East Texar Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marcus Drive

    1949 ft · 1 min · Marcus Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    859 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Davis Highway

    597 ft · 12 sec · North Davis Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 110 North

    993 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    348.4 mi · 6 hr 15 min

  11. 11

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goulding 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
349 mi · 98%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.26 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
Marcus Drive
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

348 mi · 06h 15m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
331.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 38m from Goulding
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Goulding and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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 178 miles from Goulding and 178.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.18 one way or $104.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goulding and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 331.84 mi (534.05 km).

Goulding

#1 Goulding

Census designated place

Population4,102
Coordinates30.4429800, -87.2224700
Altitude22
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 Guillemard Street (-87.222256, 30.443011)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.58 gal
47.61 L · about $52.18
Round trip
$104.36
25.16 gal · 95.22 L
Estimated CO2
111.8 kg one way
Round trip: 223.6 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.18 $104.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.82 $115.64
Premium $4.90 $61.59 $123.18
Diesel $4.35 $54.72 $109.45

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 Goulding, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Goulding is 23:25:22, although it is 00:25:22 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.