How far is Molino, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Molino, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 363.4 miles (584.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 337.8 miles (543.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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
363.42 mi
05h 37m
Flight
337.82 mi
543.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
337.82 mi
Kilometers
543.67 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.42 mi
Kilometers
584.87 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Fri, May 29, 6:01 PM EDT
Return by in Molino
Fri, May 29, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Molino
2026-05-29T11:24
Arrive Jacksonville
Fri, May 29, 5:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:37 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
5:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Molino
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
Quincy
FL

County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States

From Molino
186 mi
02h 48m
To Jacksonville
177.5 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brickyard Road

    154 m · 27 sec · Brickyard Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Molino Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Molino Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Palafox Highway

    7 m · 2 sec · Old Palafox Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Molino Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Molino Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    16.1 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    775 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    351.2 mi · 6 hr 19 min

  8. 8

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Molino 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Molino Road
354 mi · 97%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
Brickyard Road
0.1 mi
Old Palafox Highway
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Molino Road

Merge slight right

351 mi · 06h 19m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
337.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
02h 48m from Molino
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Molino and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 363.4 miles (584.9 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186 miles from Molino and 177.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 337.8 miles (543.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.18 one way or $106.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Molino and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Molino and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Molino and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 337.82 mi (543.67 km).

Molino

#1 Molino

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Population1,277
Coordinates30.7240800, -87.3141400
Altitude11
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: Brickyard Road (-87.31406, 30.724132)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.82 gal
48.54 L · about $53.18
Round trip
$106.35
25.64 gal · 97.08 L
Estimated CO2
113.9 kg one way
Round trip: 227.9 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $53.18 $106.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.92 $117.84
Premium $4.90 $62.77 $125.53
Diesel $4.35 $55.77 $111.53

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Molino, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Molino is 11:24:05, although it is 12:24:05 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.