Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
251.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Photo: Mike Jones
The drive from Arcadia, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 251.5 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brevard Avenue, Pomelo Street, North Buena Vista Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.07 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
125.8 miles from Arcadia, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 251.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pomelo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Buena Vista Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Union Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
Start on East Hickory Street
Turn right onto Brevard Avenue
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left onto Pomelo Street
Continue on North Buena Vista Drive
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight right
Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
Turn left
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn right onto Union Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.8 miles or 2h 9m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Arcadia, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Arcadia, FL
This is one driving day of about 251.5 miles and 4h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.8 mi from Arcadia, FL · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 125.8 miles from Arcadia, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$41.07 one way
$82.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $45.51 | $91.02 |
| premium | $4.90 | $48.48 | $96.96 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $43.07 | $86.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.41 | $12.07 |
| Efficient EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.01 | $10.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.6 | 1 | $35.21 | $16.10 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Arcadia on Saturday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Eagle Lake, FL
126 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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