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Trip from Bagdad, FL to Jacksonville, FL

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Drive Time

5h 1m

Distance

340.2 mi

547 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 48m ★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m

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

Downtown Bagdad, FL, FL

Bagdad, FL

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city in Duval County, and largest city in State of Florida, United States

Jacksonville, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bagdad, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 340.2 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garcon Point Road, I 10 East, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.15 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

170.1 miles from Bagdad, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5h 1m drive with frequent turns across 340.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garcon Point Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bagdad, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garcon Point Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 East Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 North Unavailable Refreshing
Union Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Garcon Point Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Church Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Church Street
2

Turn straight onto Garcon Point Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Garcon Point Road
3

Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: Tallahassee
4

Merge slight left

335 mi · 6 hr
5

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

0.4 mi · 34 sec · I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

0.7 mi · 57 sec · I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
7

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 1 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Union Street, Beaver Street
9

Turn straight onto Union Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Union Street
10

Arrive at your destination

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 170.1 miles from Bagdad, FL, or about 2h 30m into the drive.

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 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 170.1 miles or 2h 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 8m

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 Bagdad, 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 Bagdad, FL

This is one driving day of about 340.2 miles and 5h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bagdad, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 170.1 mi from Bagdad, FL · 2h 30m into the drive

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tallahassee, FL

170 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

Tallahassee, FL to Jacksonville, FL

163.7 mi · 3h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.1 miles from Bagdad, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.15 one way

$108.30 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $58.91 $117.81
premium $4.72 $63.26 $126.52
diesel $5.61 $75.11 $150.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.1 1 $35.72 $16.33
Efficient EV 85.1 0 $29.77 $13.61
EV Truck/SUV 136.1 1 $47.63 $21.77

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 hour from now

Origin

Bagdad, FL

Morning in Bagdad on Wednesday

Local time

6:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Morning in Jacksonville on Wednesday

Local time

7:24 AM

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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

12 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

5h 1m 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 Bagdad, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 340.2 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garcon Point Road, I 10 East, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.1 miles from Bagdad, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.15 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 straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bagdad, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bagdad, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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