How far is Jacksonville, FL from Cantonment, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Cantonment, FL is about 365.1 miles (587.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 339 miles (545.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
365.1 mi
06h 41m
Flight
339.01 mi
545.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
339.01 mi
Kilometers
545.58 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.1 mi
Kilometers
587.57 km
Drive Time
06h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cantonment
Wed, Jun 10, 5:14 PM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Jun 11, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-06-10T11:32
Arrive Cantonment
Wed, Jun 10, 6:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:12 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Jacksonville
182.3 mi
03h 20m
To Cantonment
182.8 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    64 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kings Road

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    355.8 mi · 6 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate

    730 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto US 90 Alt East

    74 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Nine Mile Road

    1748 ft · 38 sec · West Nine Mile Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pine Cone Drive

    3201 ft · 1 min · Pine Cone Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 297A

    4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 297A

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Muscogee Road

    2223 ft · 50 sec · Muscogee Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Taylor Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Taylor Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Taylor Street

    550 ft · 30 sec · Taylor Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Taylor Street

    540 ft · 24 sec · Taylor Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Cantonment.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
357 mi · 98%
County Road 297A
4.64 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.07 mi
State Street
0.67 mi
Pine Cone Drive
0.61 mi
Muscogee Road
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

356 mi · 06h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
339 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
03h 20m from Jacksonville
Leave By
10:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cantonment.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 365.1 miles (587.6 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.3 miles from Jacksonville and 182.8 miles from Cantonment.

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

The direct path is about 339 miles (545.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.43 one way or $106.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cantonment.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Cantonment. Straight-line distance: 339.01 mi (545.58 km).

Jacksonville

#1 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
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#2 Cantonment

Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America

Population26,493
Coordinates30.6085300, -87.3399800
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Cantonment (-87.33998, 30.60853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.88 gal
48.77 L · about $53.43
Round trip
$106.85
25.76 gal · 97.54 L
Estimated CO2
114.5 kg one way
Round trip: 228.9 kg / 505 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $53.43 $106.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $59.20 $118.39
Premium $4.90 $63.06 $126.12
Diesel $4.35 $56.03 $112.06

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 · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and Cantonment, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 11:32:13, although it is 10:32:13 in Cantonment.

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.