How long was Janie gone in the first chapter of their eyes were watching god?

In the first chapter of "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Janie Crawford is gone for about six months. During this time, she has left her husband, Logan Killicks, and is returning to Eatonville, which raises curiOSity and gossip among the townspeople. The narrative hints at her transformative journey, setting the stage for her personal growth throughout the novel.