How far is Jacksonville, FL from Moore Haven, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Moore Haven, FL is about 294 miles (473.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.03 mi
05h 43m
Flight
244.16 mi
392.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.16 mi
Kilometers
392.93 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.03 mi
Kilometers
473.19 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moore Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T04:36
Arrive Moore Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sharpes
FL

Census designated place in Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
147.3 mi
02h 51m
To Moore Haven
146.7 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Moore Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newnan Street

    1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Forsyth Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    27.7 mi · 35 min · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

    1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2184 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    124 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 75%
Parrott Avenue
35 mi · 12%
Okeechobee Road
31.1 mi · 11%
Main Street
0.47 mi
FL 70
0.45 mi
Newnan Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

219 mi · 03h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpes
02h 51m from Jacksonville
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Moore Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Moore Haven?

The road trip is about 294 miles (473.2 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Sharpes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Jacksonville and 146.7 miles from Moore Haven.

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

The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.01 one way or $86.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Moore Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Sharpes

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

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

RAIL

Winter Park

61 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

62 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

65 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

66 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Moore Haven. Straight-line distance: 244.16 mi (392.93 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
Moore Haven

#2 Moore Haven

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates26.8331200, -81.0931200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Moore Haven (-81.09312, 26.83312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.37 gal
39.27 L · about $43.01
Round trip
$86.03
20.74 gal · 78.54 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.3 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.01 $86.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.66 $95.32
Premium $4.90 $50.77 $101.54
Diesel $4.35 $45.11 $90.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Moore Haven. The current time is 04:36:42.

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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.