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Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

46.1 mi

74 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

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

Jacksonville, FL

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Downtown Saint Augustine Shores, FL, FL

Saint Augustine Shores, FL

Ethan Essig

Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Dixie Highway, Charles Usinas Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Starting in Jacksonville, FL

Full guide →

Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast. Set amongst abundant beaches and possessing an ideal subtropical climate, its crown jewel is the unique habitat and natural beauty of the St. Johns River. For this reason and more, "The River City" is a popular destination for vacationers looking for a laid-back Sunshine State escape.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

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

Drive Character

This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 46.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Dixie Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 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 21 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 30.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Dixie Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near FL 228 / East Forsyth Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (FL 228 / East Forsyth Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | FL 228 / East Forsyth Street

Turn right onto FL 228 / East Forsyth Street

Navigation decision point

6
2 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 1

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 toward I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Be...
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
5
2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
33.4 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 318 Toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Sprin...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Green Cove Springs along the way.

Green Cove Springs

33.4 mi in | ~40m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 30.9 mi 34m
Dixie Highway 3.7 mi 6m
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway 2.4 mi 3m
North Holmes Boulevard 1.7 mi 2m
US 1 1.1 mi 2m
SR 312E 1.1 mi 1m
FL 312 1 mi 1m
Four Mile Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 30.9 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Saint Augustine Shores, 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

31 mi · 34 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 318 Toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
10

Continue on FL 16

2.4 mi · 3 min · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto Four Mile Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Four Mile Road
12

Turn right onto Kenton Morrison Road

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Kenton Morrison Road
13

Continue on North Holmes Boulevard

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Holmes Boulevard
14

Turn slight left onto SR 312E

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 312E
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on FL 312

1.0 mi · 1 min · FL 312
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto US 1

3.7 mi · 6 min · Dixie Highway
17

Turn slight left

362 ft · 14 sec
18

Turn left onto Shores Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Shores Boulevard
19

Turn right onto Deltona Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · Deltona Boulevard
20

Turn right onto Entero Lane

140 ft · 6 sec · Entero Lane
21

Arrive at destination

Entero Lane

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.1 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 29m into the drive

city in St. Johns County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Augustine, FL

23 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

Orange Park, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nocatee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Saint Augustine Shores, FL

The final approach into Saint Augustine Shores, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.34 one way

$14.68 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $7.98 $15.96
premium $4.72 $8.57 $17.14
diesel $5.61 $10.18 $20.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84
EV Truck/SUV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Jacksonville, FL

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Saturday

Local time

12:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Augustine Shores, FL

Afternoon in Saint Augustine Shores on Saturday

Local time

12:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1h 4m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Dixie Highway, Charles Usinas Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.1 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 $7.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (FL 228 / East Forsyth Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Green Cove Springs along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Fort Matanzas National Monument.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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