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

453.9 miles 730.5 km · straight line
544.7 miles estimated 876.6 km · driving distance
10h 57min estimated drive time
$52 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

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

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Jacksonville, North Carolina is 453.9 miles (730.5 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, North Carolina is located NE of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 544.7 miles, taking about 10h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida and Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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, Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida to Jacksonville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 57min $52 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 8min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 24min $65–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & Jacksonville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m 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 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients