How far is Jacksonville, FL from East Pensacola Heights, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to East Pensacola Heights, FL is about 354.6 miles (570.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.3 miles (530 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m 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
354.58 mi
06h 30m
Flight
329.31 mi
529.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.31 mi
Kilometers
529.98 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.58 mi
Kilometers
570.64 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Pensacola Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 PM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-19T07:13
Arrive East Pensacola Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:01 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
10:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
177 mi
03h 15m
To East Pensacola Heights
177.5 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and East Pensacola Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and East Pensacola Heights.

  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

    345 mi · 6 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Pensacola, Pace

    2234 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Scenic Highway

    6 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Gonzalez Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · East Gonzalez Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Knowles Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Knowles Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and East Pensacola Heights.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
346 mi · 98%
Scenic Highway
6.04 mi · 2%
I 95 South
1.07 mi
State Street
0.67 mi
US 90
0.42 mi
Kings Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

345 mi · 06h 12m

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 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
329.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
03h 15m from Jacksonville
Leave By
10:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy near East Pensacola Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to East Pensacola Heights?

The road trip is about 354.6 miles (570.6 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177 miles from Jacksonville and 177.5 miles from East Pensacola Heights.

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

The direct path is about 329.3 miles (530 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 $51.89 one way or $103.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy near East Pensacola Heights.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and East Pensacola Heights. Straight-line distance: 329.31 mi (529.98 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 East Pensacola Heights

A neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida.

Population54,104
Coordinates30.4288100, -87.1799700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: East Pensacola Heights (-87.17997, 30.42881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.51 gal
47.36 L · about $51.89
Round trip
$103.78
25.02 gal · 94.72 L
Estimated CO2
111.2 kg one way
Round trip: 222.4 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.89 $103.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.50 $114.99
Premium $4.90 $61.25 $122.50
Diesel $4.35 $54.42 $108.84

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and East Pensacola Heights, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 07:13:43, although it is 06:13:43 in East Pensacola Heights.

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.