How far is West Pensacola, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from West Pensacola, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 360.5 miles (580.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 335.2 miles (539.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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
360.51 mi
05h 24m
Flight
335.26 mi
539.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
335.26 mi
Kilometers
539.55 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.51 mi
Kilometers
580.18 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Tue, Jun 2, 2:35 PM EDT
Return by in West Pensacola
Tue, Jun 2, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Pensacola
2026-06-02T08:11
Arrive Jacksonville
Tue, Jun 2, 1:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 2:24 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
6:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West 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
Quincy
FL

County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States

From West Pensacola
179.8 mi
02h 42m
To Jacksonville
180.8 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lillian Highway

    2638 ft · 1 min · Lillian Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Warrington Road

    833 ft · 25 sec · New Warrington Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mobile Highway

    528 ft · 13 sec · Mobile Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1429 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto New Warrington Spur

    3275 ft · 1 min · New Warrington Spur

  6. 6

    Continue on West Fairfield Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Fairfield Drive

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Fairfield Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Fairfield Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Davis Highway

    597 ft · 12 sec · North Davis Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 110 North

    993 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    348.4 mi · 6 hr 15 min

  14. 14

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
349 mi · 97%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.26 mi · 1%
West Fairfield Drive
2.77 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
New Warrington Spur
0.62 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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
335.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
02h 42m from West Pensacola
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Pensacola 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 West Pensacola to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 360.5 miles (580.2 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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 179.8 miles from West Pensacola and 180.8 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 335.2 miles (539.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.76 one way or $105.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Pensacola and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Pensacola and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 335.26 mi (539.55 km).

West Pensacola

#1 West Pensacola

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Population21,339
Coordinates30.4265900, -87.2796900
Altitude23
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: Lillian Highway (-87.279682, 30.426665)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 580 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.72 gal
48.15 L · about $52.76
Round trip
$105.53
25.44 gal · 96.3 L
Estimated CO2
113 kg one way
Round trip: 226.1 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.76 $105.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.46 $116.92
Premium $4.90 $62.28 $124.55
Diesel $4.35 $55.33 $110.66

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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between West Pensacola, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in West Pensacola is 08:11:40, although it is 09:11:40 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.