Distance from Jacksonville to New Orleans by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Jacksonville (FL) to New Orleans (LA) is 504 miles or 811 kilometers or 438 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Jacksonville to New Orleans is 546 miles (880 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 42 miles or 69 km.

Flight distance from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Jacksonville and New Orleans is 504 miles or 811 km.
The nearest airport to Jacksonville, is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the nearest airport to New Orleans, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Jacksonville to New Orleans?

Flight time from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans, LA is 1 hours 9 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Jacksonville to New Orleans Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Jacksonville, FL and New Orleans, LA
This map shows the distance from Jacksonville, FL, Usa to New Orleans, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Jacksonville, Florida to New Orleans, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans, LA

The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to New Orleans, Louisiana is 546 miles or 880 km.
The total driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans, LA is 546 miles or 880 kilometers. Your trip begins in Jacksonville, Florida. It ends in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately 546 miles (880 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans, LA

How long is the drive from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans, LA?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 58 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Jacksonville to New Orleans take?
Jacksonville and New Orleans are 9 hours 58 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Jacksonville and New Orleans

Time difference between Jacksonville (FL) and New Orleans (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in JacksonvilleCurrent local time in New Orleans
2025-12-19, 22:16:30 EST2025-12-19, 22:16:30 EST
How Far is it Between Jacksonville Florida, USA and New Orleans Louisiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Jacksonville, FL and New Orleans, LA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 546 mi 880 km 474.15 nmi
Straight line distance 504 mi 811 km 438 nmi
Difference 42 mi 69 km 36 nmi

Jacksonville Details

Jacksonville is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 19' 55.8'' Longitude: W 81° 39' 20.3''
Latitude30.33218
Longitude-81.65565
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Jacksonville

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New Orleans Details

New Orleans is located in Louisiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 57' 16.7'' Longitude: W 90° 4' 30.3''
Latitude29.95465
Longitude-90.07507
StateLouisiana
Nearest airports to New Orleans

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Jacksonville, FL and New Orleans, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 45 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 0 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 10 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 52 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 28 minutes