Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Monday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Rotonda West, FL
Drive Time
5h 42m
Distance
284.3 mi
458 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 29m
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6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Rotonda West, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Rotonda West, FL covers 284.3 miles and takes about 5h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Street, State Street, Kings Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.49 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
142.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 42m drive with frequent turns across 284.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Rotonda West, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kings Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sid Martin Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 70th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 77th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ocean Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Rotonda West, FL.
1
Start on Union Street
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
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
·
State Street
4
Continue on Kings Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kings Road
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Jacksonville
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: Lake City
7
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
8
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
9
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
10
Merge slight left
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
11
Continue straight
37 mi
·
47 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi
·
48 min
·
Sid Martin Highway
13
Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 70th Street
14
Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 77th Street
15
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Tampa
16
Merge slight left
83 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
South I 75: Naples
18
Keep slight left
6.4 mi
·
6 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 765: Englewood, Venice
20
Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacaranda Boulevard
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Jacaranda Boulevard
22
Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacaranda Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Englewood Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Englewood Road
24
Continue on North Indiana Avenue
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Indiana Avenue
25
Continue on South McCall Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South McCall Road
26
Turn right onto Placida Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Placida Road
27
Turn left onto Rotonda Boulevard West
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rotonda Boulevard West
28
Turn right onto Rotonda Circle
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rotonda Circle
29
Turn left onto Golfview Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Golfview Road
30
Turn right onto Golfview Terrace
515 ft
·
25 sec
·
Golfview Terrace
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto Golfview Place
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Golfview Place
32
Arrive at your destination
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 142.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.2 miles or 2h 51m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rotonda West, 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 284.3 miles and 5h 42m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.2 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 142.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rotonda West, FL
The final approach into Rotonda West, 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 Rotonda West, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.49 one way
$94.98 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $51.44 | $102.89 |
| premium | $4.90 | $54.80 | $109.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.16 | $126.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.85 | $13.65 |
| Efficient EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.7 | 1 | $39.80 | $18.20 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Destination
Rotonda West, FL
Afternoon in Rotonda West on Monday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 42m 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 Rotonda West, FL covers 284.3 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Street, State Street, Kings Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.2 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 $47.49 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 straightforward 5h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Rotonda West, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jacksonville, FL to Rotonda West, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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