Gulf Shores to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Gulf Shores from Jacksonville, Florida?
The distance from Gulf Shores to Jacksonville, Florida is 360.6 miles (580.4 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located E of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Gulf Shores in Alabama 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 Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores to Jacksonville, Florida
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
- You could travel this distance about 69 times to circle the Earth's equator