Origin
Daytona Beach, FL
Afternoon in Daytona Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Daytona Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
88.7 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Daytona Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
Connecting Daytona Beach to Jacksonville is a straightforward 88.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this trip as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel, making this an economical transit between these two Florida coastal hubs. While the route primarily relies on I-95, you will also navigate portions of US Highway 1 and North Ridgewood Avenue. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, this drive serves as a practical link within the state of Florida.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.4 miles from Daytona Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-95, which accounts for a 74.7-mile stretch of the journey. Expect a consistent, efficient pace as you transition from the local streets of Daytona Beach onto the interstate system. While the route lacks technical turns or winding backroads, the highway-dominant profile allows for a steady driving experience. You should anticipate a predictable ride as you head north, keeping your focus on maintaining a constant speed along the primary arterial roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 74.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US Highway 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / North Ridgewood Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 88.7 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: near the start (US 1 / North Ridgewood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.3 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / North Ridgewood Avenue
Turn left onto US 1 / North Ridgewood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
86.2 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Stree...
6
87.3 mi into trip
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~1h 44m 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
87.4 mi into trip
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~1h 45m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
6
88.7 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
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US 90 / Beaver Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 90 / Beaver Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 74.7 mi | 1h 21m |
| US Highway 1 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Ridgewood Avenue | 4 mi | 8m |
| South Yonge Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Beaver Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| International Speedway Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 74.7 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daytona Beach, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on US 92
34 ft
·
8 sec
·
International Speedway Boulevard
2
Turn left onto US 1
4.0 mi
·
8 min
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North Ridgewood Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on US 1
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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South Yonge Street
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 1
Use the none lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Use the none lane.
8
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
9
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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left
132 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beaver Street
13
Turn right
175 ft
·
13 sec
14
At end of road, turn right
124 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft
·
0 sec
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Union Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick drive under two hours, you have significant flexibility with your departure schedule. You can comfortably make the trip without any scheduled stops, though timing your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on I-95 will ensure a smoother arrival in Jacksonville. Keep in mind that since the longest stretch is nearly 75 miles, you should ensure your tank is ready for the road before leaving Daytona Beach to stay within your $14 fuel budget. Take advantage of the short duration by planning your arrival time precisely to meet your specific needs in Jacksonville. If you prefer a slower pace, mixing in US Highway 1 or North Ridgewood Avenue for the initial portion of your trip offers a practical alternative to the interstate grind.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.4 miles from Daytona Beach, FL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
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 Daytona Beach, 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 Daytona Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 88.7 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Daytona Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 74.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.4 mi from Daytona Beach, FL · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Daytona Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.7 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
$14.82 one way
$29.63 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
| premium | $4.90 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.71 | $39.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
2 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
1h 48m 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 Daytona Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 88.7 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US Highway 1, North Ridgewood Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.4 miles from Daytona Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.82 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 88.7 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: near the start (US 1 / North Ridgewood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.3 miles (US 1; US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Daytona Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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