The drive from Cypress Lake, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 300.7 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 4, US 17 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.1 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.86 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
150.3 miles from Cypress Lake, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 27m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 300.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 19m highway drive covering 300.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.1 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 40 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 86.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 29 significant decision points across 300.7 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 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.5 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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9.7 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
8
14.4 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
6
139.5 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|I 4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
211.1 mi into trip|~4h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
8
299.3 mi into trip|~6h 15m in|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,...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
86.1 mi
1h 34m
I 4
82.9 mi
1h 35m
US 17
49.3 mi
1h 13m
Babcock Ranch Road
36.3 mi
46m
Brevard Avenue
14.7 mi
17m
North Buena Vista Drive
6.1 mi
9m
I 75
4.3 mi
4m
Colonial Boulevard
4.1 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Lake, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
346 ft·20 sec·Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Winkler Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Winkler Road
3
Turn right onto CR 876
0.7 mi·1 min·Cypress Lake Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 869
2.5 mi·4 min·Summerlin Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Boy Scout Drive
6
Continue on Fowler Street
1.3 mi·2 min·Fowler Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto FL 884
4.1 mi·6 min·Colonial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 NorthUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 141Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La BelleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto FL 80
2.6 mi·4 min·Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto FL 31
36 mi·46 min·Babcock Ranch Road
13
Turn left onto FL 70
1.0 mi·1 min·FL 70
14
Turn straight onto FL 70
0.3 mi·30 sec·East Hickory Street
15
Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·North Mills Avenue
16
Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
234 ft·12 sec·Dickhaut Street
17
Turn sharp right onto US 17
15 mi·17 min·Brevard Avenue
18
Continue on US 17
2.5 mi·2 min·US 17
19
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi·1 min·US 17
20
Continue on US 17
46 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 17
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto CR 557
0.1 mi·13 sec·Pomelo Street
22
Continue on CR 557
6.1 mi·9 min·North Buena Vista Drive
23
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
24
Merge onto I 4
13 mi·14 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
13 mi·16 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
57 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
28
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
29
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: JacksonvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Merge onto I 95
86 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
32
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
33
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 StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn left
132 ft·11 sec
35
Turn right
121 ft·14 sec
36
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft·4 sec·Beaver Street
37
Turn right
175 ft·13 sec
38
At end of road, turn right
124 ft·11 sec
39
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft·0 sec·Union Street
40
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.3 miles from Cypress Lake, FL, or about 3h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 66 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.3 miles or 3h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
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 Cypress Lake, 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 Cypress Lake, FL
This is one driving day of about 300.7 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Cypress Lake, 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 95 for about 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.3 mi from Cypress Lake, FL
· 3h 27m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 248.8
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$15
near mile 259.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.86 one way
$95.73 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$52.07
$104.13
premium
$4.72
$55.91
$111.83
diesel
$5.61
$66.39
$132.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.2
1
$31.57
$14.43
Efficient EV
75.2
0
$26.31
$12.03
EV Truck/SUV
120.3
1
$42.10
$19.24
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Cypress Lake, FL
Late night
in Cypress Lake on Friday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Late night
in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
SE 9 to 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
62°F
Eagle Lake, FL
150 mi in
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cypress Lake, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 300.7 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 4, US 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.3 miles from Cypress Lake, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 300.7 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 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.5 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cypress Lake, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Matanzas National Monument and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.
