Durham, North Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

422.4 miles 679.8 km · straight line
477.8 miles actual route 769 km · driving distance
8h 46min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida is 422.4 miles (679.8 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SSW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.8 miles, taking about 8h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 46min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 31min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 20min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM