Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL

Drive Time

29m

Distance

16.2 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

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4 AM

0h 27m ★

6 AM

0h 29m

8 AM

0h 34m

10 AM

0h 31m

12 PM

0h 30m

3 PM

0h 31m

5 PM

0h 34m

8 PM

0h 28m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL covers 16.2 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Arlington Expressway, Atlantic Boulevard, Seminole Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.71 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

8.1 miles from Jacksonville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 16.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Arlington Expressway 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL is easy. At 29m 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 Jacksonville, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Arlington Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Atlantic Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Seminole Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Plaza Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Coast Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
9th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Arlington Expressway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Union Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Union Street

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Continue on Arlington Expressway

5.5 mi · 8 min · Arlington Expressway

3

Continue on Arlington Expressway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Arlington Expressway

4

Continue on Atlantic Boulevard

8.8 mi · 15 min · Atlantic Boulevard

5

Turn left onto Seminole Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Seminole Road

6

Turn right onto Plaza Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Plaza Street

7

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Coast Drive

341 ft · 15 sec · East Coast Drive

8

Turn left onto 9th Street

95 ft · 4 sec · 9th Street

9

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 8.1 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 14m into the drive.

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 16.2 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.1 miles or 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 24m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, FL

This is one driving day of about 16.2 miles and 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jacksonville, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.1 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Starke, FL

8 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

Starke, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Starke, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.1 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Atlantic Beach, FL

The final approach into Atlantic Beach, 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 Atlantic Beach, 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

$2.71 one way

$5.41 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$2.93	$5.86
premium	$4.90	$3.12	$6.25
diesel	$5.64	$3.60	$7.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.9	$1.70	$0.78
Efficient EV	4.1	$1.42	$0.65
EV Truck/SUV	6.5	$2.27	$1.04

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

Jacksonville, FL

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday

Local time

4:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atlantic Beach, FL

Afternoon in Atlantic Beach on Sunday

Local time

4:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

3 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

29m 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 Jacksonville, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL covers 16.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Arlington Expressway, Atlantic Boulevard, Seminole Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Jacksonville, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.71 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 Jacksonville, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL is easy. At 29m 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 Jacksonville, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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