Day trip from Gainesville to Jacksonville
Jacksonville lies 99 km (62 mi) north-east of Gainesville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 99 km (62 mi) apart, Jacksonville is a realistic day trip from Gainesville: about 1 h 37 min each way by road.
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| Gainesville | Jacksonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 145,214 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 32601–32653 | 32099–32277 |
What to see in Jacksonville
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve | 1,017,373 | 2020 |
| Fort Caroline | 404,476 | 2020 |
| Jacksonville Fire Museum | 12,677 | — |
The busiest is Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve at 1,017,373 visitors in 2020. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Jacksonville
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Staying in Jacksonville
Our booking partner lists 435 places to stay in Jacksonville. Of the 314 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (166), and 7 are five-star. Across 138 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 73,801 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jacksonville from Gainesville?
99 km (62 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gainesville; by road roughly 121 km (75 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Jacksonville by road?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gainesville and Jacksonville?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jacksonville?
Our booking partner lists 435 places to stay in Jacksonville, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.