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Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Coconut Grove, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 34m

Distance

349.9 mi

563 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 23m ★
6 AM
6h 35m
8 AM
6h 59m
10 AM
6h 43m
12 PM
6h 41m
3 PM
6h 44m
5 PM
6h 58m
8 PM
6h 27m

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

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Coconut Grove, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Coconut Grove, FL covers 349.9 miles and takes about 6h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Southwest 37th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 233.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.69 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

175 miles from Jacksonville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 34m. Total distance: 349.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 34m highway drive covering 349.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 233.3 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 24 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 233.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

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 19 significant decision points across 349.9 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 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 221.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
8
221.9 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

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 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
222.4 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
8
223.2 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7
333.2 mi into trip | ~6h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 95 South

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Jacksonville, FL and Coconut Grove, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

Fort Pierce

221.9 mi in | ~4h 3m

Miami

223.2 mi in | ~4h 6m

Florida's Turnpike South

223.2 mi in | ~4h 6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 233.3 mi 4h 16m
Florida's Turnpike 108.4 mi 1h 59m
Southwest 37th Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
US 1 1.1 mi 2m
Dixie Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Okeechobee Road 0.5 mi <1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Newnan Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 233.3 mi, about 4h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Coconut Grove, FL.

1

Start on US 17

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Union Street
2

Turn right onto Newnan Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Newnan Street
3

Turn right onto FL 228

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East Forsyth Street
4

Turn left onto US 1; US 90

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Take the ramp onto US 1; US 90

0.9 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 90
Toward I 95 South
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 1
Toward I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach Use the straight lane.
8

Merge onto I 95

219 mi · 3 hr 57 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.
14

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

108 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 18 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · Dixie Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · South Dixie Highway
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn left onto Southwest 37th Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest 37th Avenue
Use the left lane.
22

Turn slight right onto Ingraham Highway

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Ingraham Highway
23

Turn right onto Hardie Avenue

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Hardie Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

Hardie Avenue

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 175 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 233.3 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 77 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 175 miles or 3h 12m 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 20m

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

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 349.9 miles and 6h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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 95 for about 233.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 175 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 3h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

175 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

Ormond Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 233.3 miles.

Arriving in Coconut Grove, FL

The final approach into Coconut Grove, 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 Coconut Grove, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour $15 near mile 36.2
View on nps.gov
Fort Matanzas National Monument

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 48.3
View on nps.gov
Canaveral National Seashore

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $25 near mile 120.7
View on nps.gov
Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 349.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.69 one way

$111.39 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $60.59 $121.17
premium $4.72 $65.06 $130.12
diesel $5.61 $77.25 $154.51

Estimated Tolls: $7.59

Florida's Turnpike (108.4 mi) $7.59

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 105 1 $36.74 $16.80
Efficient EV 87.5 0 $30.62 $14.00
EV Truck/SUV 140 1 $48.99 $22.39

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% 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

Jacksonville, FL

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Thursday

Local time

4:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coconut Grove, FL

Afternoon in Coconut Grove on Thursday

Local time

4:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

9 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 34m 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 Jacksonville, FL to Coconut Grove, FL covers 349.9 miles and takes about 6h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Southwest 37th 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 175 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 $55.69 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 19 significant decision points across 349.9 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 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 221.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Jacksonville, FL and Coconut Grove, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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