Albany, New York to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

956.6 miles 1539.5 km · straight line
1072.7 miles actual route 1726.4 km · driving distance
20h 27min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Albany, New York to Jacksonville, Florida is 956.6 miles (1539.5 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SSW of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1072.7 miles, taking about 20h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, New York and Jacksonville, Florida. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albany, New York to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 27min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 32min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~26h 35min $129–$375* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 319 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM