Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Morning in Jacksonville on Monday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Ensley, FL
Drive Time
6h 27m
Distance
355.5 mi
572 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 15m
★
6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 52m
10 AM
6h 36m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 51m
8 PM
6h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Ensley, FL covers 355.5 miles and takes about 6h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, US 17, Pensacola Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 351.2 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.39 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
177.7 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 27m highway drive covering 355.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 17. The longest continuous stretch is about 351.2 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 351.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 17. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 27m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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
8
354 mi into trip
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~6h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
6
354.2 mi into trip
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~6h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boule...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 351.2 mi | 6h 18m |
| US 17 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Pensacola Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kings Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mayflower Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Johnson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 351.2 mi, about 6h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Ensley, FL.
1
Start on Union Street
210 ft
·
13 sec
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Union Street
2
Turn left onto Ocean Street
282 ft
·
15 sec
·
Ocean Street
3
Turn left onto State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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State Street
4
Continue on Kings Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Kings Road
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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I 95 South: Jacksonville
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 10 West: Lake City
7
Merge slight left
351 mi
·
6 hr 18 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard
10
Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Pensacola Boulevard
11
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
230 ft
·
10 sec
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West Johnson Avenue
12
Turn right onto Mayflower Avenue
433 ft
·
17 sec
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Mayflower Avenue
13
Turn right onto West Detroit Boulevard
144 ft
·
5 sec
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West Detroit Boulevard
14
Arrive at your destination
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 177.7 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 351.2 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.7 miles or 3h 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 5h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ensley, 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 355.5 miles and 6h 27m.
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 10 for about 351.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 177.7 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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 177.7 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 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 351.2 miles.
Arriving in Ensley, FL
The final approach into Ensley, 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 Ensley, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.39 one way
$118.77 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $64.33 | $128.65 |
| premium | $4.90 | $68.52 | $137.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.98 | $157.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.6 | 1 | $37.33 | $17.06 |
| Efficient EV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.11 | $14.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.2 | 1 | $49.77 | $22.75 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Destination
Ensley, FL
Late night in Ensley on Monday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
6h 27m 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 Ensley, FL covers 355.5 miles and takes about 6h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 17, Pensacola Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 177.7 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 $59.39 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 27m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jacksonville, FL to Ensley, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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