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

497.7 miles 801 km · straight line
597.3 miles estimated 961.2 km · driving distance
12h 1min estimated drive time
$57 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, North Carolina from Tallahassee?

The distance from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Tallahassee is 497.7 miles (801 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located SW of Jacksonville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 597.3 miles, taking about 12h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Tallahassee 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. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 1min $57 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 25min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 37min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, North Carolina & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
Tallahassee
30.44°N, 84.28°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients