Origin
Butler Beach, FL
Late night in Butler Beach on Saturday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Butler Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Butler Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, FL 312, Anastasia Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 48.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and FL 312. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.6 miles on I 95.
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 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and FL 312. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR A1A / A1A.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR A1A / A1A): Navigation decision point; at 45.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.9 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR A1A / A1A
At end of road, turn left onto SR A1A / A1A
Navigation decision point
6
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Stree...
6
46.9 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 1; US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90 toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
8
47 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 1; US 90
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90 toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
6
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 90 / Beaver Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 90 / Beaver Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Butler Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Acosta along the way.
Acosta
45.8 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 30.6 mi | 34m |
| FL 312 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Anastasia Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Charles Usinas Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| A1A | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Holmes Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| SR 312E | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 30.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Weff Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Weff Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR A1A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SR A1A
3
Continue on SR A1A
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Anastasia Boulevard
4
Turn left onto FL 312
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 312
5
Continue on SR 312E
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 312E
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on South Holmes Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Holmes Boulevard
7
Continue on Kenton Morrison Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kenton Morrison Road
8
Turn left onto Four Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Four Mile Road
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto FL 16
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
11
Merge onto I 95
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90
287 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left
132 ft
·
11 sec
16
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beaver Street
18
Turn right
175 ft
·
13 sec
19
At end of road, turn right
124 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 17
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from Butler Beach, FL · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Butler Beach, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.89 one way
$15.78 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| premium | $4.90 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Late night in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Butler Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, FL 312, Anastasia Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.2 miles from Butler Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR A1A / A1A): Navigation decision point; at 45.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.9 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Butler Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Acosta along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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