Fort Myers to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

255.4 miles 411 km · straight line
316.7 miles actual route 509.7 km · driving distance
6h 7min estimated drive time
$30 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
3° N bearing direction

How far is Fort Myers from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Fort Myers to Jacksonville, Florida is 255.4 miles (411 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located N of Fort Myers. By car, the driving distance is approximately 316.7 miles, taking about 6h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 7min $30 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 20min $25–$48* Budget
Train ~5h 49min $38–$111* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Fort Myers
26.64°N, 81.87°W
America/New_York
3m 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 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM