How far is Jacksonville, FL from Century, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Century, FL is about 359.3 miles (578.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Century.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Century.
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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
305.1 mi · 5 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ferdon Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West James Lee Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · West James Lee Boulevard
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Turn right onto Highway 4
4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Highway 4
31.6 mi · 44 min · Highway 4
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
978 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 4
7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Century Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · North Century Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto East Hecker Road
17 m · 2 sec · East Hecker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hecker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Century.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
305 mi · 05h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Century.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Century?
The road trip is about 359.3 miles (578.3 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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 179.4 miles from Jacksonville and 179.9 miles from Century.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 $52.60 one way or $105.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Century, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Century.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Century. Straight-line distance: 336.24 mi (541.12 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 Century
Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 30.9732400, -87.2638600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Century (-87.26386, 30.97324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 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 28m |
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 | $52.60 | $105.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $58.28 | $116.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $62.08 | $124.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $55.16 | $110.32 |
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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