How far is Jacksonville, FL from Hawthorne, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Hawthorne, FL is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.4 mi
01h 34m
Flight
57.3 mi
92.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.3 mi
Kilometers
92.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.4 mi
Kilometers
118.13 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawthorne
Fri, May 22, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Fri, May 22, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-22T01:53
Arrive Hawthorne
Fri, May 22, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lawtey
FL

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

From Jacksonville
36.7 mi
00h 47m
To Hawthorne
36.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE
Destination
94°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    766 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    37.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Sid Martin Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    84 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 221st Street

    1720 ft · 51 sec · 221st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast 67th Place

    83 m · 18 sec · Southeast 67th Place

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast 220th Terrace

    27 m · 4 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
56.1 mi · 76%
Sid Martin Highway
14.8 mi · 20%
I 95 South
1.07 mi · 1%
State Street
0.67 mi · 1%
221st Street
0.33 mi
Kings Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Continue straight

37.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawtey
00h 47m from Jacksonville
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawtey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Jacksonville and 36.7 miles from Hawthorne.

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

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorne.

Stop Ideas Near Lawtey

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lawtey, 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 Lawtey.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

30 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Jacksonville

49 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

50 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Palatka

60 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 57.3 mi (92.22 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 Hawthorne

City in Florida, United States

Population1,536
Coordinates29.5919100, -82.0873200
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Hawthorne (-82.08732, 29.59191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.49
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.74 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.90 $23.81
Premium $4.90 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $4.35 $11.27 $22.53

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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There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Hawthorne. The current time is 01:53:38.

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.