How far is Pensacola, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Pensacola, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 357.6 miles (575.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 331.5 miles (533.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
357.57 mi
05h 06m
Flight
331.52 mi
533.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
331.52 mi
Kilometers
533.53 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.57 mi
Kilometers
575.45 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Pensacola
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pensacola
2026-04-19T03:26
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 2:07 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
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pensacola
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 Pensacola
178.6 mi
02h 33m
To Jacksonville
179 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Cervantes Street

    1154 ft · 37 sec · East Cervantes Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Hayne Street

    38 m · 4 sec · North Hayne Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North

    2177 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    348.4 mi · 6 hr 15 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 Pensacola 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
349 mi · 98%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
4.95 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 110 North
0.41 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

348 mi · 06h 15m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
331.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 33m from Pensacola
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pensacola and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.6 miles (575.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.6 miles from Pensacola and 179 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 331.5 miles (533.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.35 one way or $104.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pensacola and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pensacola and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 331.52 mi (533.53 km).

Pensacola

#1 Pensacola

The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida.

Population53,142
Coordinates30.4213100, -87.2169100
Altitude31
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 Cervantes Street (-87.216924, 30.421372)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.62 gal
47.76 L · about $52.35
Round trip
$104.70
25.24 gal · 95.52 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.3 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.35 $104.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.00 $116.00
Premium $4.90 $61.79 $123.58
Diesel $4.35 $54.90 $109.79

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pensacola, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Pensacola is 03:26:15, although it is 04:26:15 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.