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

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Jacksonville, Florida is 301.8 miles (485.7 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SSE of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.1 miles, taking about 7h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia 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. 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, 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.