Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Late night in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Crystal Springs, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
182.3 mi
293 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, FL
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Crystal Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
This 182.3-mile drive from Jacksonville to Crystal Springs, Florida, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 49 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-75, with some sections of Sid Martin Highway and US 301. With an estimated fuel cost of around $29, it's an economical option for exploring more of the Sunshine State. The overall feel is a straightforward highway journey, perfect for getting from point A to point B efficiently within Florida.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 182.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 70% of this route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 54.8 miles, mostly on I-75, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. While it's a direct route, there are opportunities to break up the journey on roads like Sid Martin Highway and US 301, offering a slight change of pace from the interstate. This drive is about consistent progress rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 54.8 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 182.3 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 97.2 miles (FL 326 / Northwest 70th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~1h 15m in
|
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 left / straight lanes.
6
97.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
FL 326 / Northwest 70th Street
Turn right onto FL 326 / Northwest 70th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
155.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando
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 301
Toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando
8
155.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 98 South, FL 50 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 98 South, FL 50 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Crystal Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Orlando along the way.
Orlando
155.3 mi in
|
~3h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 54.8 mi | 58m |
| Sid Martin Highway | 39 mi | 48m |
| US 301 | 37.5 mi | 47m |
| US 98 | 17.5 mi | 26m |
| I 10 | 17.1 mi | 20m |
| Cortez Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Paul S Buchman Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 70th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 54.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Crystal Springs, 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 straight / slight right lanes.
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 left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301
39 mi
·
48 min
·
Sid Martin Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
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 straight lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
16
Merge onto I 75
55 mi
·
58 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 301
Toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
347 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 98 South, FL 50 East
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto US 98; FL 50
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cortez Boulevard
20
Take the exit onto US 98
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 98
21
Enter roundabout onto US 98
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 98
22
Continue on US 98
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 98
23
Turn straight onto 7th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street
24
Enter roundabout onto US 98; US 301
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 98; US 301
25
Continue on US 98; US 301
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 98; US 301
26
Continue on US 98; US 301
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 98; US 301
Use the left lane.
27
Turn straight onto 6th Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
28
Turn left onto South Avenue
337 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Avenue
29
Turn right onto US 301
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gall Boulevard
30
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 39
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Paul S Buchman Highway
Use the left lane.
31
Turn left onto Bay Avenue
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bay Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Bay Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour and 49-minute duration, this trip works well as a single-day excursion. Aim for an early morning departure from Jacksonville to maximize your time in Crystal Springs. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $29, you can be quite flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 54.8-mile stretch on I-75, as services can be spaced out on that particular section.
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 91.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 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 40 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.2 miles or 1h 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 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crystal Springs, 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 182.3 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 54.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.2 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crystal Springs, FL
The final approach into Crystal Springs, 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 Crystal Springs, 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
$29.02 one way
$58.03 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $31.57 | $63.13 |
| premium | $4.72 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.25 | $80.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.14 | $8.75 |
| Efficient EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.95 | $7.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.52 | $11.67 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Crystal Springs, FL
Late night in Crystal Springs on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 49m 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 Crystal Springs, FL covers 182.3 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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 91.2 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 $29.02 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 182.3 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 97.2 miles (FL 326 / Northwest 70th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Crystal Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Orlando along the way.
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