How far is Port Saint Joe, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Joe, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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
267.08 mi
04h 14m
Flight
221.02 mi
355.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.02 mi
Kilometers
355.69 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.08 mi
Kilometers
429.82 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Joe
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Joe
2026-04-18T19:03
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Joe
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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Joe
133.4 mi
02h 07m
To Jacksonville
133.7 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Port Saint Joe Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
87°F
Saturday
Using Wewahitchka as the closest live forecast in the Gulf County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 Port Saint Joe and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Joe and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

    43 m · 33 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

    51.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    186.9 mi · 3 hr 22 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 Port Saint Joe 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
187 mi · 70%
Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
51.4 mi · 19%
East Central Avenue
4.53 mi · 2%
Greensboro Highway
2.23 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

187 mi · 03h 22m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
221 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
02h 07m from Port Saint Joe
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Joe 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 Port Saint Joe to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from Port Saint Joe and 133.7 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 221 miles (355.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.12 one way or $78.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Joe and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Joe and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 221.02 mi (355.69 km).

Port Saint Joe

#1 Port Saint Joe

City in Gulf County, Florida, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates29.8118800, -85.3029700
Altitude2
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: Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard (-85.302993, 29.811938)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.68 L · about $39.12
Round trip
$78.23
18.86 gal · 71.36 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.12 $78.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.34 $86.68
Premium $4.90 $46.17 $92.34
Diesel $4.35 $41.02 $82.04

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 Port Saint Joe and Jacksonville. The current time is 19:03:20.

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.