Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
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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Macclenny, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Macclenny, FL covers 30 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, South State Road 228, US 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 38m highway drive covering 30 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and South State Road 228. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.1 miles on I 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and South State Road 228. 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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FL 228: Macclenny, Maxville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 228 West: Macclenny
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Macclenny, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Maxville along the way.
Maxville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 25.1 mi | 28m |
| South State Road 228 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| US 17 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kings Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Macclenny, FL.
Start on US 17
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
Continue on US 17; US 23; FL 228
Take the ramp onto US 17; FL 228
Take the exit
Merge onto I 10; US 17; FL 228
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on FL 228
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Macclenny on Friday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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