Origin
Butler Beach, FL
Late night in Butler Beach on Saturday
Local time
4:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
57m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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 54.2 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on A1A, Anastasia Boulevard, South Holmes Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 54.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
A1A 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Butler Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Butler Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A1A | — | — |
| Anastasia Boulevard | — | — |
| South Holmes Boulevard | — | — |
| Kenton Morrison Road | — | — |
| Four Mile Road | — | — |
| Charles Usinas Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| US 90 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
A1A
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
·
54 sec
·
Weff Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto A1A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
A1A
3
Continue on Anastasia Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Anastasia Boulevard
4
Turn left
3.6 mi
·
6 min
5
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 95 North: Jacksonville
11
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
34 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
289 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
15
Turn left
131 ft
·
11 sec
16
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beaver Street
18
Turn right
174 ft
·
13 sec
19
At the end of the road, turn right
125 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn right onto Union Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Butler Beach, FL · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Butler Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jacksonville, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jacksonville, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.63 one way
$17.25 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
4:29 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
57m 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 54.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are A1A, Anastasia Boulevard, South Holmes Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 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 $8.63 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.
The drive from Butler Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Butler Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Butler Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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