How far is Jacksonville, FL from Milton, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Milton, FL is about 339.3 miles (546.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.2 miles (517 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m 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
339.32 mi
06h 13m
Flight
321.22 mi
516.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.22 mi
Kilometers
516.96 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.32 mi
Kilometers
546.09 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Tue, May 12, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Wed, May 13, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-12T18:13
Arrive Milton
Wed, May 13, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 12:44 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
11:32 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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
169.4 mi
03h 06m
To Milton
169.9 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    330 mi · 5 hr 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach

    2069 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Willing Street

    144 m · 16 sec · Willing Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broad Street

    1586 ft · 50 sec · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ravine Street

    750 ft · 28 sec · Ravine Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Alabama Street

    1402 ft · 48 sec · Alabama Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alabama Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
331 mi · 97%
Caroline Street
4.12 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.07 mi
State Street
0.67 mi
FL 87
0.39 mi
Broad Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

330 mi · 05h 55m

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 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
321.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
03h 06m from Jacksonville
Leave By
11:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 339.3 miles (546.1 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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 169.4 miles from Jacksonville and 169.9 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 321.2 miles (517 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 $49.65 one way or $99.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Milton. Straight-line distance: 321.22 mi (516.96 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
Milton

#2 Milton

City in Florida, United States

Population10,785
Coordinates30.6324100, -87.0396900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Milton (-87.03969, 30.63241)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.97 gal
45.33 L · about $49.65
Round trip
$99.30
23.94 gal · 90.66 L
Estimated CO2
106.4 kg one way
Round trip: 212.8 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.65 $99.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.01 $110.03
Premium $4.90 $58.61 $117.21
Diesel $4.35 $52.07 $104.14

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 · May 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and Milton, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 18:13:31, although it is 17:13:31 in Milton.

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.