How far is Mary Esther, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Mary Esther, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 332 miles (534.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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The capital of Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mary Esther and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mary Esther and Jacksonville.
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Start on Doolittle Boulevard
1244 ft · 25 sec · Doolittle Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
12 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
3103 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Mary Esther Boulevard
2591 ft · 1 min · Mary Esther Boulevard
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Continue on Mary Esther Cut Off
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mary Esther Cut Off
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Turn left onto Beal Parkway Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Beal Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Lewis Turner Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Eglin Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Eglin Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Government Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Government Avenue
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Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
291.6 mi · 5 hr 14 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 Mary Esther and Jacksonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
292 mi · 05h 14m
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 Mary Esther and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mary Esther to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 332 miles (534.3 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.2 miles from Mary Esther and 167.8 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.61 one way or $97.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mary Esther and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mary Esther and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mary Esther and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 298.64 mi (480.62 km).
#1 Mary Esther
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,462 |
| Coordinates | 30.4101500, -86.6650900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $48.61 | $97.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.87 | $107.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $57.38 | $114.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $50.98 | $101.96 |
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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