Cancun to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

711.1 miles 1144.4 km · straight line
2599.1 miles actual route 4182.8 km · driving distance
50h 42min estimated drive time
MXN 5981 - MXN 7362 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Cancun to Jacksonville, Florida is 711.1 miles (1144.4 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located NNE of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2599.1 miles, taking about 50h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Jacksonville, Florida is in Florida, United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Cancun 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 Cancun to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 50h 42min MXN 5981 - MXN 7362 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~60h 50min $208–$390* Budget
Train ~65h 55min $312–$910* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m 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 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM