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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
359.33 mi
06h 51m
Flight
336.24 mi
541.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.24 mi
Kilometers
541.12 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.33 mi
Kilometers
578.29 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Century
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Century
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:21 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
10:18 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
179.4 mi
03h 25m
To Century
179.9 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

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.

  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

    305.1 mi · 5 hr 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ferdon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto West James Lee Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West James Lee Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 4

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 4

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 4

    31.6 mi · 44 min · Highway 4

  14. 14

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    978 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue East

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 4

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 4

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Century Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Century Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto East Hecker Road

    17 m · 2 sec · East Hecker Road

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
306 mi · 85%
Highway 4
43.5 mi · 12%
West James Lee Boulevard
4.07 mi · 1%
South Ferdon Boulevard
1.83 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.07 mi
South Main Street
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
336.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
03h 25m from Jacksonville
Leave By
10:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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
Century

#2 Century

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

Population1,873
Coordinates30.9732400, -87.2638600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Century (-87.26386, 30.97324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.68 gal
48 L · about $52.60
Round trip
$105.19
25.36 gal · 96 L
Estimated CO2
112.7 kg one way
Round trip: 225.4 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and Century, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 02:14:11, although it is 01:14:11 in Century.

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.