How far is Jacksonville, FL from Daniels, WV?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Daniels, WV is about 583 miles (938.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 512.9 miles (825.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 45m 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
583.01 mi
10h 52m
Flight
512.96 mi
825.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
512.96 mi
Kilometers
825.53 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
583.01 mi
Kilometers
938.26 km
Drive Time
10h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daniels
Tue, Aug 4, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Tue, Aug 4, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-08-03T13:36
Arrive Daniels
Tue, Aug 4, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
10h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:53 PM to 6:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Columbia
SC

The most populous city in South Carolina.

From Jacksonville
291.9 mi
05h 26m
To Daniels
291.1 mi
05h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
76°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    980 ft · 28 sec · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah

    1250 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    127.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  15. 15

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on General Paul R Younts Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · General Paul R Younts Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bill Lee Freeway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bill Lee Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on I-77 North

    1.6 km · 1 min · I-77 North

  20. 20

    Continue on Bill Lee Freeway

    886 ft · 14 sec · Bill Lee Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on I-77 North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · I-77 North

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    3.5 mi · 5 min · I-77 North

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    2.7 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  25. 25

    Continue on I 77 North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2.7 mi · 3 min · I 77 North

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  28. 28

    Continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I-77 North

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Charles M Shelton Highway

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Charles M Shelton Highway

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

    55 mi · 1 hr

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 48: Ghent, Flat Top

    1514 ft · 38 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Odd Road

    1268 ft · 32 sec · Odd Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Flat Top Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Flat Top Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Ritter Drive

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ritter Drive

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Burgess Drive

    76 m · 11 sec · Burgess Drive

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burgess Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
227 mi · 39%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
71.9 mi · 12%
I-77 North
68.4 mi · 12%
Charles M Shelton Highway
63.1 mi · 11%
I 77 North
61.1 mi · 10%
I 26 West
57.5 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 19m

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
10h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.1 mi
512.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
05h 26m from Jacksonville
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Daniels.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 583 miles (938.3 km) and usually takes 10h 52m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 291.9 miles from Jacksonville and 291.1 miles from Daniels.

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

The direct path is about 512.9 miles (825.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 $85.32 one way or $170.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Daniels.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.

RAIL

Columbia

1 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

47 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

76 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

117 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Daniels. Straight-line distance: 512.96 mi (825.53 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 Daniels

Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Population1,881
Coordinates37.7432700, -81.1240800
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Daniels (-81.12408, 37.74327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 938 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.57 gal
77.88 L · about $85.32
Round trip
$170.65
41.14 gal · 155.76 L
Estimated CO2
182.8 kg one way
Round trip: 365.6 kg / 806 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $85.32 $170.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $94.54 $189.08
Premium $4.90 $100.71 $201.42
Diesel $4.35 $89.48 $178.96

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 · Aug 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Daniels. The current time is 13:36:28.

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.