How far is Milton, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Milton, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 339 miles (545.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.2 miles (517 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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
338.98 mi
04h 54m
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
338.98 mi
Kilometers
545.54 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Wed, May 13, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-12T16:43
Arrive Jacksonville
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Milton
169.3 mi
02h 27m
To Jacksonville
169.7 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alabama Street

    1402 ft · 53 sec · Alabama Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ravine Street

    750 ft · 28 sec · Ravine Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    1586 ft · 45 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Willing Street

    144 m · 24 sec · Willing Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2482 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    329.7 mi · 5 hr 55 min

  9. 9

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
330 mi · 97%
Caroline Street
4.07 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
Broad Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

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

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
321.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 27m from Milton
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 339 miles (545.5 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.3 miles from Milton and 169.7 miles from Jacksonville.

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 17.8 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.61 one way or $99.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Milton 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 Milton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

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

Milton

#1 Milton

City in Florida, United States

Population10,785
Coordinates30.6324100, -87.0396900
Altitude10
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: Alabama Street (-87.039768, 30.632411)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
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
11.96 gal
45.28 L · about $49.61
Round trip
$99.22
23.92 gal · 90.56 L
Estimated CO2
106.3 kg one way
Round trip: 212.6 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.61 $99.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.97 $109.94
Premium $4.90 $58.56 $117.11
Diesel $4.35 $52.03 $104.05

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 Milton, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Milton is 16:43:11, although it is 17:43:11 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.