How far is Jacksonville, FL from Apalachicola, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Apalachicola, FL is about 242 miles (389.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Apalachicola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Apalachicola.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
136.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Monticello, Perry, Thomasville
1769 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Gamble Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Gamble Road
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Continue on Gamble Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Gamble Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight right
32.5 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto Avenue C
139 m · 22 sec · Avenue C
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Turn right onto 5th Street
563 ft · 25 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Apalachicola.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
136 mi · 02h 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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Apalachicola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Apalachicola?
The road trip is about 242 miles (389.4 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Jacksonville and 121.1 miles from Apalachicola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.42 one way or $70.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Apalachicola.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Apalachicola. Straight-line distance: 203.54 mi (327.57 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Apalachicola
County seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,372 |
| Coordinates | 29.7260000, -84.9856000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apalachicola (-84.9856, 29.726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $35.42 | $70.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.25 | $78.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.81 | $83.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.15 | $74.30 |
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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