Fort Myers to Jacksonville, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

619.4 miles 996.8 km · straight line
743.3 miles estimated 1196.2 km · driving distance
14h 57min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Myers from Jacksonville, North Carolina?

The distance from Fort Myers to Jacksonville, North Carolina is 619.4 miles (996.8 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, North Carolina is located NNE of Fort Myers. By car, the driving distance is approximately 743.3 miles, taking about 14h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Fort Myers in Florida and Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Myers and Jacksonville, North Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fort Myers to Jacksonville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 57min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 56min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 26min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Myers & Jacksonville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Fort Myers
26.64°N, 81.87°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients