How far is Moore Haven, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Moore Haven, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.61 mi
04h 41m
Flight
244.16 mi
392.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.16 mi
Kilometers
392.93 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.61 mi
Kilometers
474.13 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Moore Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moore Haven
2026-04-18T03:08
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moore Haven
9:00 PM EDT
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
Holden Heights
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Moore Haven
143.2 mi
02h 20m
To Jacksonville
151.4 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moore Haven and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    50 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto J Avenue

    1351 ft · 54 sec · J Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    88 m · 13 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Parrott Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2991 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

    88 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moore 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 30%
Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 22%
I 4 East
55 mi · 19%
Parrott Avenue
36.3 mi · 12%
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 12%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holden Heights
02h 20m from Moore Haven
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moore Haven 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 Moore Haven to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Holden Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Moore Haven and 151.4 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.14 one way or $86.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moore Haven and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Holden Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holden Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holden Heights.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

3 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

12 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

23 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

36 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moore Haven and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 244.16 mi (392.93 km).

Moore Haven

#1 Moore Haven

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates26.8331200, -81.0931200
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: (-81.09312, 26.833107)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.4 gal
39.35 L · about $43.14
Round trip
$86.28
20.8 gal · 78.7 L
Estimated CO2
92.4 kg one way
Round trip: 184.8 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.14 $86.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.80 $95.60
Premium $4.90 $50.92 $101.84
Diesel $4.35 $45.24 $90.48

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Moore Haven and Jacksonville. The current time is 03:08:14.

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.