How far is Point Baker, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Point Baker, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 343.4 miles (552.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.2 miles (518.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
343.34 mi
05h 09m
Flight
322.24 mi
518.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.24 mi
Kilometers
518.59 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.34 mi
Kilometers
552.55 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Nov 8, 11:45 PM EST
Return by in Point Baker
Mon, Nov 9, 3:55 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Baker
2026-11-08T17:36
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Nov 8, 10:45 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 2:10 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Baker
9:00 PM CST
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 Point Baker
171.4 mi
02h 34m
To Jacksonville
171.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Baker and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Berryhill Street

    1948 ft · 1 min · Berryhill 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 Point Baker 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
4 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 · 96%
Caroline Street
4.07 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
Berryhill Street
0.37 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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
322.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 34m from Point Baker
Leave By
6:40 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Point Baker and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point Baker to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 343.4 miles (552.6 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 171.4 miles from Point Baker and 171.9 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 322.2 miles (518.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.20 one way or $92.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Point Baker 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 Point Baker and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Baker and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 322.24 mi (518.59 km).

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#1 Point Baker

Point Baker is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6901900, -87.0535800
Altitude52
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: FL 87 (-87.053645, 30.690192)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 553 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.11 gal
45.86 L · about $46.20
Round trip
$92.40
24.22 gal · 91.72 L
Estimated CO2
107.6 kg one way
Round trip: 215.2 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $46.20 $92.40
Mid-grade $4.30 $52.09 $104.17
Premium $4.64 $56.24 $112.48
Diesel $5.91 $71.58 $143.16

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Point Baker, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Point Baker is 17:36:05, although it is 18:36:05 in Jacksonville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.