Jacksonville, Florida to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

647.8 miles 1042.6 km · straight line
709.8 miles actual route 1142.3 km · driving distance
13h 2min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Washington DC?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Washington DC is 647.8 miles (1042.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NNE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709.8 miles, taking about 13h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. 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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 2min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 38min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~16h 57min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM