Gainesville, Georgia to Jacksonville Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Jacksonville Beach?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Jacksonville Beach is 310.9 miles (500.3 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville Beach is located SSE of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.1 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia and Jacksonville Beach 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. 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 Gainesville, Georgia and Jacksonville Beach. 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.