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Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Rock Island, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 57m

Distance

318.2 mi

512 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 44m ★
6 AM
5h 57m
8 AM
6h 23m
10 AM
6h 6m
12 PM
6h 4m
3 PM
6h 7m
5 PM
6h 22m
8 PM
5h 49m

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

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Rock Island, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Rock Island, FL covers 318.2 miles and takes about 5h 57m 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, State Road 7 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 $50.65 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

159.1 miles from Jacksonville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 57m. Total distance: 318.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 57m highway drive covering 318.2 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 23 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.

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 21 significant decision points across 318.2 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 2.3 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.

8
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
8
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
7
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
8
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
7
313.2 mi into trip | ~5h 45m in

Take the exit toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 62 Toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard

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 Rock Island, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 219.5 mi 3h 57m
Florida's Turnpike 89.5 mi 1h 37m
State Road 7 1.5 mi 2m
US 1 1.1 mi 2m
West Oakland Park Boulevard 1 mi 2m
Northwest 26th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Okeechobee Road 0.5 mi <1m
Northwest 31st 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 Rock Island, FL.

1

Start on US 17

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Union Street
2

Turn right onto Newnan Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Newnan Street
3

Turn right onto FL 228

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East Forsyth Street
4

Turn left onto US 1; US 90

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Take the ramp onto US 1; US 90

0.9 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 90
Toward I 95 South
6

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
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach Use the straight lane.
8

Merge onto I 95

219 mi · 3 hr 57 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.
14

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

90 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 62 Toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

423 ft · 14 sec
Toward SR 870 East: Fort Lauderdale Use the left lane.
17

Merge onto SR 870

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West Commercial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto US 441

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Road 7
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto SR 816

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Oakland Park Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto Northwest 26th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northwest 26th Street
Use the left lane.
22

Turn right onto Northwest 26th Avenue

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Northwest 26th 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 159.1 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 2h 55m 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 70 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.1 miles or 2h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rock Island, 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 318.2 miles and 5h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 159.1 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 2h 55m into the drive

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.1 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 Rock Island, FL

The final approach into Rock Island, 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 Rock Island, 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.

Fort Matanzas National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 54.9
Park Closure: Beach Access Ramp Closure
View on nps.gov
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $15 near mile 32.9
View on nps.gov
Canaveral National Seashore

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $25 near mile 120.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.65 one way

$101.30 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $55.10 $110.19
premium $4.72 $59.17 $118.34
diesel $5.61 $70.25 $140.51

Estimated Tolls: $6.27

Florida's Turnpike (89.5 mi) $6.27

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

$51

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 95.5 1 $33.41 $15.27
Efficient EV 79.6 0 $27.84 $12.73
EV Truck/SUV 127.3 1 $44.55 $20.36

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Jacksonville, FL

Evening in Jacksonville on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rock Island, FL

Evening in Rock Island on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

9 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 57m 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 Rock Island, FL covers 318.2 miles and takes about 5h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, State Road 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.1 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 $50.65 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 21 significant decision points across 318.2 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 2.3 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.
Between Jacksonville, FL and Rock Island, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore.

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