Jacksonville, Florida to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

553.5 miles 890.8 km · straight line
597.4 miles actual route 961.4 km · driving distance
10h 59min estimated drive time
$57 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Richmond, Virginia is 553.5 miles (890.8 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located NNE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 597.4 miles, taking about 10h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Jacksonville, Florida and Richmond, Virginia. 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, Florida to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 59min $57 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 11min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~14h 17min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM