How far is Jacksonville, FL from Hawthorne, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Hawthorne, FL is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
11.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 470: Leesburg
2153 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
105 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
1614 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Hawthorne Boulevard
2584 ft · 2 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palo Verde Drive
145 m · 27 sec · Palo Verde Drive
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Turn right onto Audubon Drive
68 m · 15 sec · Audubon Drive
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Turn left onto Camellia Trail
888 ft · 41 sec · Camellia Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Azalea Trail
23 m · 3 sec · Azalea Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Azalea Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Hawthorne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sid Martin Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny 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 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hawthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Jacksonville and 73.6 miles from Hawthorne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.94 one way or $39.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Hawthorne.
Stop Ideas Near Hawthorne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hawthorne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 109.3 mi (175.9 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 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.7613800, -81.8709100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne (-81.87091, 28.76138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $19.94 | $39.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $22.46 | $44.93 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $24.25 | $48.50 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $30.89 | $61.79 |
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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