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Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Indian Rocks Beach, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 38m

Distance

226.2 mi

364 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 25m ★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 31m

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

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city in Duval County, and largest city in State of Florida, United States

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Downtown Indian Rocks Beach, FL, FL

Indian Rocks Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Indian Rocks Beach, FL covers 226.2 miles and takes about 4h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Sid Martin Highway, US 301 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.00 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

113.1 miles from Jacksonville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 226.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 38m highway drive covering 226.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Sid Martin Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.7 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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.

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 18 significant decision points across 226.2 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 18 key points

These 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.
9
183.1 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | 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 | ~4h 13m in | 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 | ~4h 13m in | 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Jacksonville, FL and Indian Rocks Beach, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg and Largo.

Saint Petersburg

183.1 mi in | ~3h 37m | via I 275

Largo

212.1 mi in | ~4h 13m | 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
Ulmerton Road 11.1 mi 18m
Walsingham Road 1.9 mi 3m
Northwest 70th Street 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 82.7 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Indian Rocks 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 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

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

11 mi · 18 min · Ulmerton Road
Toward FL 688 West: St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, Ulmerton Road Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on FL 688

1.9 mi · 3 min · Walsingham Road
21

Continue on FL 688

477 ft · 11 sec · Indian Rocks Causeway
22

Continue on FL 688

0.3 mi · 49 sec · 5th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
23

At end of road, turn left onto FL 699

0.6 mi · 1 min · Gulf Boulevard
24

Turn right onto Central Avenue

168 ft · 14 sec · Central Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

Central Avenue

Trip Plan

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 113.1 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 50 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.1 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 Indian Rocks 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 226.2 miles and 4h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 113.1 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 2h 22m into the drive

human settlement in Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Citra, FL

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

Starke, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Citra, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.1 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Indian Rocks Beach, FL

The final approach into Indian Rocks 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 Indian Rocks Beach, FL.

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.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 218.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.00 one way

$72.01 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $39.17 $78.33
premium $4.72 $42.06 $84.12
diesel $5.61 $49.94 $99.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.9 0 $23.75 $10.86
Efficient EV 56.6 0 $19.79 $9.05
EV Truck/SUV 90.5 1 $31.67 $14.48

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Jacksonville, FL

Evening in Jacksonville on Thursday

Local time

8:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indian Rocks Beach, FL

Evening in Indian Rocks Beach on Thursday

Local time

8:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

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 38m 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 Indian Rocks Beach, FL covers 226.2 miles and takes about 4h 38m 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 113.1 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 $36.00 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 18 significant decision points across 226.2 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 Indian Rocks Beach, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg and Largo.

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