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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262 mi
04h 06m
Flight
238.27 mi
383.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.27 mi
Kilometers
383.46 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
262 mi
Kilometers
421.65 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn Haven
2026-04-23T03:04
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn Haven
9:00 PM CDT
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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Lynn Haven
130.9 mi
02h 03m
To Jacksonville
131.1 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    53 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    3080 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    3 mi · 6 min · East 14th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.8 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    186.9 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
187 mi · 72%
East 14th Street
4.3 mi · 2%
Greensboro Highway
2.23 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.92 mi
Ohio Avenue
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
238.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 03m from Lynn Haven
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Lynn Haven

#1 Lynn Haven

City in Bay County, Florida, United States

Population20,231
Coordinates30.2454800, -85.6482600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 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
Start: East 9th Street (-85.648263, 30.245304)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35 L · about $38.37
Round trip
$76.74
18.5 gal · 70 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lynn Haven, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Lynn Haven is 03:04:49, although it is 04:04:49 in Jacksonville.

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.