Trip from Carrollwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 51m

Distance

194 mi

312 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 39m ★

6 AM

3h 52m

8 AM

4h 17m

10 AM

4h 1m

12 PM

3h 58m

3 PM

4h 2m

5 PM

4h 16m

8 PM

3h 44m

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

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Carrollwood, 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 Carrollwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 194 miles and takes about 3h 51m 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 82.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

97 miles from Carrollwood, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 194 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 51m highway drive covering 194 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 301. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.3 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 26 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 82.3 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 0.2 miles in near Mc Farland Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 194 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 0.2 miles (Mc Farland Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 94.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mc Farland Road

Turn right onto Mc Farland Road

Navigation decision point

3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 275 South

Navigation decision point

Toward I 275 South

94.8 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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

191.6 mi into trip | ~3h 47m 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...

193 mi into trip | ~3h 49m 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	82.3 mi	1h 28m
US 301	75.9 mi	1h 34m
I 10	16.8 mi	19m
I 275	8.6 mi	9m
West Fletcher Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
Northwest 70th Street	1.5 mi	2m
FL 326	1.1 mi	1m
Union Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 82.3 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Carrollwood Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Carrollwood Drive

Turn right onto Lipsey Road

354 ft · 14 sec · Lipsey Road

Turn right onto Mc Farland Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Mc Farland Road

Continue on Lake Ridge Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Lake Ridge Road

At end of road, turn right onto Lake Ellen Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lake Ellen Drive

Turn left onto North Armenia Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Armenia Avenue

Turn right onto West Fletcher Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Fletcher Avenue

Continue on FL 579

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East Fletcher Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 275 South

Merge onto I 275

8.6 mi · 9 min · I 275

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 358 Toward FL 326 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn slight right

144 ft · 4 sec

Turn slight right onto FL 326

1.1 mi · 1 min · FL 326

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on FL 326

1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

Turn left onto US 301; US 441

5.5 mi · 6 min · US 301; US 441

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto US 301

52 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US 301

Toward North US 301: Starke Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 301

18 mi · 22 min · US 301

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

Merge onto I 10

17 mi · 19 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 95

Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 17; FL 228

Exit 353B Toward Union Street, Beaver Street

Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228

0.7 mi · 1 min · Union Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

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 97 miles from Carrollwood, FL, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 43 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97 miles or 1h 49m 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 6m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Carrollwood, 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 Carrollwood, FL

This is one driving day of about 194 miles and 3h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Carrollwood, 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 82.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97 mi from Carrollwood, FL · 1h 49m into the drive

human settlement in Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Citra, FL

97 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

South Brooksville, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ocala, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97 miles from Carrollwood, 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 82.3 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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Raining Berries - Lutz / Wesley Chapel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lutz, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.9

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18139498299

Visit website

Artessence Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

0.7 mi

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lutz, Florida

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Setlan Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 194

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+19044799975

Visit website

Birdie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

0.5 mi

CoffeeMe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

1.5 mi

Raining Berries - Lutz / Wesley Chapel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.9

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18139498299

Visit website

Artessence Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19045862085

Visit website

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.9

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18139492428

Visit website

BREW Five Points

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19043745789

Visit website

Empire Coffee & Deli

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 13.9

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17276017816

Visit website

Setlan Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 194

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+19044799975

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 194

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

FPL Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 138.5

Waldo, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 180.1

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 69.3

Oxford, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13527480449

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.7

Dade City, Florida

+18135761450

Visit website

Happy Medium Books Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 194

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+19046838447

Visit website

Epps Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18132745161

Visit website

Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 138.5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13524682827

Visit website

Scott Springs Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 83.1

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13523685517

Visit website

New Tampa Recreational Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 13.9

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18139752794

Visit website

Tuscawilla Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 97

Ocala, Florida

+13523685517

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.88 one way

$61.76 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$33.59	$67.18
premium	$4.72	$36.07	$72.15
diesel	$5.61	$42.83	$85.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Ionna Charging Station

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Starke, Florida

Tesla

1 DCFC

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Wildwood, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

FPL Charging Station

Waldo, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Wesley Chapel, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Brooksville, Florida

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Jacksonville, Florida

Tesla

1 DCFC

Flying J EV Charging Station

San Antonio, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 5 Tesla: 3 ChargePoint: 2 Tesla Destination: 2 Electrify America: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.2	$20.37	$9.31
Efficient EV	48.5	$16.97	$7.76
EV Truck/SUV	77.6	$27.16	$12.42

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Carrollwood, FL

Evening in Carrollwood on Thursday

Local time

6:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Evening in Jacksonville on Thursday

Local time

6:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

4 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

3h 51m 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 Carrollwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 194 miles and takes about 3h 51m 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 97 miles from Carrollwood, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.88 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Carrollwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Carrollwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Jacksonville, FL

Nearby Places

Raining Berries - Lutz / Wesley Chapel

Setlan Coffee Co.

Raining Berries - Lutz / Wesley Chapel

Artessence Coffee Shop

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

BREW Five Points

Empire Coffee & Deli

Setlan Coffee Co.

Birdie Coffee Company

CoffeeMe

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

Haraz Coffee House

Towers Deli & Coffee

It's In The DNA Coffee

Cicada Coffee

FPL Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Pilot EV Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Snowcat Ridge

Happy Medium Books Cafe

Epps Park

Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation

Scott Springs Park

New Tampa Recreational Center

Tuscawilla Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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4 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 51m on the road

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