Gulfport to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

443.3 miles 713.5 km · straight line
477.6 miles actual route 768.7 km · driving distance
8h 42min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Gulfport from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Gulfport to Jacksonville, Florida is 443.3 miles (713.5 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located E of Gulfport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.6 miles, taking about 8h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Gulfport in Mississippi 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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 42min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 26min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 16min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gulfport & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Gulfport
30.37°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
6m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM