How far is Lynn Haven, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Lynn Haven, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 262 miles (421.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn Haven and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn Haven and Jacksonville.
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Start on the route
85 m · 26 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
3080 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto East 14th Street
3 mi · 6 min · East 14th Street
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn right
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
186.9 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn Haven and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Lynn Haven and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn Haven to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 262 miles (421.6 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Lynn Haven and 131.1 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.37 one way or $76.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lynn Haven and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynn Haven and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn Haven and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 238.27 mi (383.46 km).
#1 Lynn Haven
City in Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 20,231 |
| Coordinates | 30.2454800, -85.6482600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $38.37 | $76.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.29 | $90.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.24 | $80.48 |
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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