Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Palmetto Estates, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 181 miles from Jacksonville, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Drive Time

6h 44m

Distance

362 mi

583 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 32m ★

6 AM

6h 44m

8 AM

7h 8m

10 AM

6h 53m

12 PM

6h 50m

3 PM

6h 54m

5 PM

7h 7m

8 PM

6h 37m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Palmetto Estates, FL covers 362 miles and takes about 6h 44m 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, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 219.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.47 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

181 miles from Jacksonville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 44m highway drive covering 362 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 219.5 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 219.5 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 362 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 21 key points

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

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

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

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

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

358.8 mi into trip | ~6h 37m in

Take the exit toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street

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 18 Toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwes...

Towns Along This Route

Between Jacksonville, FL and Palmetto Estates, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami, Florida's Turnpike South, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.

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

Florida's Turnpike Toll South

328.9 mi in | ~6h 3m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Homestead

328.9 mi in | ~6h 3m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	219.5 mi	3h 57m
Florida's Turnpike	105.2 mi	1h 56m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	30 mi	34m
State Road 821 Access Road	1.4 mi	2m
US 1	1.1 mi	2m
Southwest 160th Street	0.8 mi	2m
Okeechobee Road	0.5 mi	<1m
Southwest 112th Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 219.5 mi, about 3h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Palmetto Estates, FL.

Start on US 17

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Union Street

Turn right onto Newnan Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Newnan Street

Turn right onto FL 228

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East Forsyth Street

Turn left onto US 1; US 90

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Take the ramp onto US 1; US 90

0.9 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 90

Toward I 95 South

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

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 95

219 mi · 3 hr 57 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec

Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

105 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

30 mi · 33 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Toward Homestead Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Exit 18 Toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on State Road 821 Access Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Road 821 Access Road

Keep slight left at fork onto State Road 821 Access Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · State Road 821 Access Road

Turn left onto SR 992

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Southwest 152nd Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 112th Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest 160th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest 160th Street

Turn left onto Southwest 104th Avenue

260 ft · 7 sec · Southwest 104th Avenue

Arrive at destination

Southwest 104th 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 181 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 3h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.5 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 181 miles or 3h 19m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palmetto Estates, 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.

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 362 miles and 6h 44m.

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 95 for about 219.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 181 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 3h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

181 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181 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 219.5 miles.

Arriving in Palmetto Estates, FL

The final approach into Palmetto Estates, 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 Palmetto Estates, 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

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour $15 near mile 37.5

View on nps.gov

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 ~14 min detour Free near mile 49.9

View on nps.gov

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...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour $25 near mile 124.8

View on nps.gov

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 362

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.47 one way

$120.94 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$65.50	$131.00
premium	$4.90	$69.78	$139.56
diesel	$5.64	$80.42	$160.85

Estimated Tolls: $9.15

Florida's Turnpike (105.2 mi) $7.36

Homestead Extension (30 mi) $1.79

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

$60

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$95–$120

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	108.6	1	$38.01	$17.38
Efficient EV	90.5	1	$31.67	$14.48
EV Truck/SUV	144.8	1	$50.68	$23.17

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Jacksonville, FL

Morning in Jacksonville on Monday

Local time

9:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

E 3 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Palmetto Estates, FL

Morning in Palmetto Estates on Monday

Local time

9:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

12 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 44m 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 Palmetto Estates, FL covers 362 miles and takes about 6h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 181 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 $60.47 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.

Between Jacksonville, FL and Palmetto Estates, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami, Florida's Turnpike South, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.