Boston, Massachusetts to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1017.2 miles 1637 km · straight line
1145.3 miles actual route 1843.2 km · driving distance
22h 9min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Jacksonville, Florida is 1017.2 miles (1637 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1145.3 miles, taking about 22h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 9min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 35min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~28h 48min $137–$401* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 339 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM