Drive or Fly: Jacksonville, FL to Charlotte Harbor, FL?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for JAX–PGD. At 292 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 39m
Distance
292.2 mi
Total Cost
$100
CO2
118 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 55m
28m in the air
Air Distance
234 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
60 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between JAX and PGD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 39m | 2h 55m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $100 | $184 |
| Carbon footprint | 118 kg CO2 | 60 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 75, US 301, I 10; US 17; FL 228
via I 95, US 17, I 4
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Jacksonville, FL to Charlotte Harbor, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.