Origin
Crystal Springs, FL
Late night in Crystal Springs on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal Springs, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
180.8 mi
291 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal Springs, FL
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Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
Embarking on the 180.8-mile journey from Crystal Springs to Jacksonville offers a straightforward, highway-focused drive across Florida. Expect this trip to take approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 301, I-75, and I-10, with an 88% share of highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, this drive is budget-friendly. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so it's a good option if you're looking for efficiency and don't mind a less varied landscape. Consider this an uncomplicated way to travel between these two Florida locations.
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
90.4 miles from Crystal Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 180.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 88% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 75.9 miles on US 301, offering a consistent pace before merging onto the interstates. The character is largely one of swift travel, designed for covering ground efficiently rather than offering winding scenic detours. Expect a functional and direct path, where the focus is on reaching your destination with minimal fuss. The highway-focused profile means you'll likely experience predictable driving conditions throughout the 180.8-mile distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 301 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 301 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near US 301 / Gall Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 180.8 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 5.2 miles (US 301 / Gall Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (US 98): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 301 / Gall Boulevard
Turn right onto US 301 / Gall Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 98
Enter roundabout onto US 98
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
81.6 mi into trip
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~1h 40m 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
8
178.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m 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...
6
179.8 mi into trip
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~3h 43m in
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| US 301 | 75.9 mi | 1h 34m |
| I 75 | 54.6 mi | 58m |
| I 10 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| US 98 | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Gall Boulevard | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Cortez Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Paul S Buchman Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| 7th Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 301
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Springs, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Bay Avenue
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bay Avenue
2
Turn right onto FL 39
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Paul S Buchman Highway
3
Turn straight onto US 301
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gall Boulevard
4
Turn slight right onto 7th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Fort King Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fort King Road
6
Turn right onto US 301
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Gall Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 98; US 301
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 98; US 301
8
Enter roundabout onto 7th Street
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
7th Street
9
Continue on 7th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street
10
Keep slight left at fork onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
11
Turn straight onto US 98; US 301
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 98; US 301
12
Turn left onto US 98
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 98
13
Enter roundabout onto US 98
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 98
14
Continue on US 98
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 98
15
Turn left onto US 98; FL 50
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cortez Boulevard
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
17
Merge onto I 75
55 mi
·
58 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 358
Toward FL 326
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn slight right
144 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn slight right onto FL 326
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 326
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on FL 326
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 70th Street
22
Turn left onto US 301; US 441
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 301; US 441
Use the left lane.
23
Turn straight onto US 301
52 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
US 301
Toward North US 301: Starke
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 301
18 mi
·
22 min
·
US 301
25
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
26
Merge onto I 10
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
30
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
31
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 45-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, offering flexibility for when you choose to depart. You'll find one recommended stop along the way, which is ample for a drive of this length. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 75.9 miles on US 301, and plan your refueling accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is $29, so budget accordingly. Since it's not an excessively long drive, you can afford to be spontaneous with your timing and enjoy a relaxed pace.
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 90.4 miles from Crystal Springs, FL, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 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 40 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.4 miles or 1h 52m 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 4m
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 Crystal Springs, 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 Crystal Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 180.8 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Crystal Springs, 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 US 301 for about 75.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.4 mi from Crystal Springs, FL · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.4 miles from Crystal Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 301 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.78 one way
$57.56 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $31.31 | $62.61 |
| premium | $4.72 | $33.62 | $67.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.92 | $79.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.98 | $8.68 |
| Efficient EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.82 | $7.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.31 | $11.57 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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 Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 45m 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 Crystal Springs, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 180.8 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 301, I 75, 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 90.4 miles from Crystal Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.78 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 180.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (US 301 / Gall Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (US 98): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Crystal Springs, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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