Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Evening in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Belleair Beach, FL
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
225.8 mi
363 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
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6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Belleair Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from Jacksonville to Belleair Beach covers 225.8 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 40 minutes. Because the total duration is manageable, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach the coast without needing an overnight stop. You should budget approximately $38 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes I-75, the Sid Martin Highway, and US 301, keeping you within the state of Florida for the entire duration. Whether you are heading to the Gulf Coast for a getaway or a quick visit, this drive provides a straightforward connection between these two Florida regions.
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
112.9 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 74% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a significant stretch of 82.7 miles on I-75, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Expect the road to feel like a high-speed transit experience rather than a winding scenic byway. As you transition from the interstate onto the Sid Martin Highway and US 301, the pace of the drive shifts, offering a mix of fast-moving lanes and secondary road navigation. Be prepared for a consistent, utilitarian driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 82.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sid Martin Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 225.8 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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (US 301 / Sid Martin Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 183.1 miles (I 275): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 351A
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
6
58.2 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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US 301 / Sid Martin Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301 / Sid Martin Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
9
183.1 mi into trip
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~3h 37m in
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I 275
Keep slight right at fork onto I 275 toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 274
Toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
8
212.1 mi into trip
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~4h 13m in
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FL 688; CR 803
Take the exit onto FL 688; CR 803 toward FL 688 West: St Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo
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 31
Toward FL 688 West: St Pete–Clearwater Internat...
8
212.2 mi into trip
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~4h 13m in
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FL 688 / Ulmerton Road
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 688 / Ulmerton Road toward FL 688 West: St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, Ulmerton Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 688 West: St. Pete-Clearwater Interna...
Towns Along This Route
Between Jacksonville, FL and Belleair Beach, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg, Indian Rocks Beach and Largo.
Saint Petersburg
183.1 mi in
|
~3h 37m
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via I 275
Indian Rocks Beach
212.1 mi in
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~4h 13m
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via FL 688; CR 803
Largo
212.1 mi in
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~4h 13m
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via FL 688; CR 803
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 82.7 mi | 1h 28m |
| Sid Martin Highway | 39 mi | 48m |
| US 301 | 37.5 mi | 47m |
| I 275 | 29 mi | 35m |
| I 10 | 17.1 mi | 20m |
| East Bay Drive | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Ulmerton Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 82.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Belleair Beach, FL.
1
Start on US 17
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
Union Street
2
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
281 ft
·
15 sec
·
Ocean Street
3
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Kings Road
5
Take the ramp onto US 17; FL 228
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17; FL 228
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 351A
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10; US 17; FL 228
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 10; US 17; FL 228
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge onto US 301
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 301
11
Continue on US 301
37 mi
·
47 min
·
US 301
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301
39 mi
·
48 min
·
Sid Martin Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Turn right onto FL 326
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 70th Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on FL 326
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 77th Street
Use the none lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
16
Merge onto I 75
83 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 275
29 mi
·
35 min
·
I 275
Exit 274
Toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto FL 688; CR 803
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
FL 688; CR 803
Exit 31
Toward FL 688 West: St Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 688
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ulmerton Road
Toward FL 688 West: St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, Ulmerton Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto FL 686
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
Toward Roosevelt Boulevard, St. Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
Use the right lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
22
Merge onto FL 686A Toll
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Gateway Expressway
23
Turn straight onto FL 686
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on FL 686
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Bay Drive
Use the none lane.
25
Continue on CR 416
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Bay Drive
Use the left / none lanes.
26
Continue on CR 416
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Belleair Causeway
27
Continue on CR 416
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
28
At end of road, turn right onto Gulf Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Gulf Boulevard
Use the right lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Gulf Boulevard
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4 hour and 40 minute drive, consider departing early in the day to avoid peak traffic congestion on the busier highway sections. Since the plan includes one recommended stop, use that break strategically to stretch your legs and refresh after the long 82.7-mile stretch on I-75. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before leaving the interstate, as service options can fluctuate once you transition to US 301 and the Sid Martin Highway. Having the flexibility of a single-day trip means you can adjust your departure time based on real-time traffic reports, ensuring a smoother arrival at Belleair Beach.
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 112.9 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.7 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.9 miles or 2h 22m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleair 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 225.8 miles and 4h 40m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 82.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.9 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 112.9 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.7 miles.
Arriving in Belleair Beach, FL
The final approach into Belleair 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 Belleair 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
$37.72 one way
$75.44 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $40.86 | $81.71 |
| premium | $4.90 | $43.52 | $87.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.16 | $100.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.71 | $10.84 |
| Efficient EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.76 | $9.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.3 | 1 | $31.61 | $14.45 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Belleair Beach, FL
Evening in Belleair Beach on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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.
Road read
4h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Belleair Beach, FL covers 225.8 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Sid Martin Highway, US 301. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.9 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 $37.72 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 225.8 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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (US 301 / Sid Martin Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 183.1 miles (I 275): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jacksonville, FL and Belleair Beach, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg, Indian Rocks Beach and Largo.
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