Jacksonville, North Carolina to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

642.7 miles 1034.3 km · straight line
819.3 miles actual route 1318.5 km · driving distance
15h 26min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
196° SSW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, North Carolina from Miami?

The distance from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Miami is 642.7 miles (1034.3 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located SSW of Jacksonville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 819.3 miles, taking about 15h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Miami in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, North Carolina and Miami. 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina to Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 26min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 31min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~20h 4min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, North Carolina & Miami

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM