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Trip from Apollo Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

214.1 mi

345 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 1m ★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Apollo Beach, FL, FL

Apollo Beach, FL

Arian Fernandez

Downtown Jacksonville, FL, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Mike Jones

Trip Overview

The drive from Apollo Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 214.1 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, US 301, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107 miles from Apollo Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 13m highway drive covering 214.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 301. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.3 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 109.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 301. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near I 75.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 214.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 194.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
114.9 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward FL 326

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 358 Toward FL 326
5
194.6 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
211.7 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savan...
6
213.2 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in | US 17; FL 228

Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228 toward Union Street, Beaver Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 353B Toward Union Street, Beaver Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 109.3 mi 1h 57m
US 301 75.9 mi 1h 34m
I 10 16.8 mi 19m
Tamiami Trail 1.7 mi 2m
Northwest 70th Street 1.5 mi 2m
Big Bend Road 1.3 mi 2m
FL 326 1.1 mi 1m
Apollo Beach Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 109.3 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL.

1

Start on Fairway Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Fairway Boulevard
2

Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard
3

Turn left onto US 41

1.7 mi · 2 min · Tamiami Trail
4

Turn right onto CR 672

1.3 mi · 2 min · Big Bend Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Take the ramp

1.4 mi · 3 min
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
6

Merge onto I 75

109 mi · 1 hr 57 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 358 Toward FL 326 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn slight right

144 ft · 4 sec
9

Turn slight right onto FL 326

1.1 mi · 1 min · FL 326
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on FL 326

1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
11

Turn left onto US 301; US 441

5.5 mi · 6 min · US 301; US 441
Use the left lane.
12

Turn straight onto US 301

52 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US 301
Toward North US 301: Starke Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 301

18 mi · 22 min · US 301
14

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
15

Merge onto I 10

17 mi · 19 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 95
19

Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
20

Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228

0.7 mi · 1 min · Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

US 17

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107 miles from Apollo Beach, FL, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 107 miles or 1h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Apollo Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Apollo Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 214.1 miles and 4h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Apollo Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 109.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107 mi from Apollo Beach, FL · 1h 59m into the drive

Downtown Citra, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Citra, FL

107 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Citra, FL to Jacksonville, FL

85.4 mi · 1h 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Bayonet Point, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bushnell, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107 miles from Apollo Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.3 miles.

Arriving in Jacksonville, FL

The final approach into Jacksonville, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jacksonville, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

23 mi from route ~56 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.76 one way

$71.53 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $38.74 $77.48
premium $4.90 $41.27 $82.54
diesel $5.64 $47.57 $95.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.2 0 $22.48 $10.28
Efficient EV 53.5 0 $18.73 $8.56
EV Truck/SUV 85.6 1 $29.97 $13.70

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Apollo Beach, FL

Afternoon in Apollo Beach on Monday

Local time

12:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Monday

Local time

12:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 13m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Apollo Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 214.1 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 301, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107 miles from Apollo Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 214.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 194.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Apollo Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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