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Trip from Jacksonville, FL to South Patrick Shores, FL

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

Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

170.7 mi

275 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 3m ★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m

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

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Downtown South Patrick Shores, FL, FL

South Patrick Shores, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to South Patrick Shores, FL covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Pineda Causeway, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 159.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

85.4 miles from Jacksonville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 170.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 14m highway drive covering 170.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Pineda Causeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 159.9 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 16 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 159.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Pineda Causeway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 1.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 170.7 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 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; at 2.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

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.
8
162.3 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward FL 404: Patrick Space Force Base, Satellite Beach

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 188 Toward FL 404: Patrick Space Force Base, Satell...
6
169.3 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in

Take the exit toward FL 513: Patrick Space Force Base

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 513: Patrick Space Force Base

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 159.9 mi 2h 53m
Pineda Causeway 6.4 mi 10m
US 1 1.1 mi 2m
South Patrick Drive 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Newnan Street 0.4 mi 1m
Saint Lucia Court 0.2 mi <1m
East Forsyth Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 159.9 mi, about 2h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and South Patrick 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

160 mi · 2 hr 53 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 188 Toward FL 404: Patrick Space Force Base, Satellite Beach Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto FL 404

6.4 mi · 10 min · Pineda Causeway
Use the left lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward FL 513: Patrick Space Force Base Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto FL 513

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Patrick Drive
13

Turn right onto Saint Georges Court

166 ft · 9 sec · Saint Georges Court
14

Turn right onto Jolly Roger Drive

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Jolly Roger Drive
15

Turn left onto Saint Lucia Court

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Saint Lucia Court
16

Arrive at destination

Saint Lucia Court

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 85.4 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 159.9 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 38 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.4 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Patrick Shores, 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 170.7 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 159.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.4 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 1h 36m into the drive

Downtown Flagler Beach, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flagler Beach, FL

85 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

Nocatee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flagler Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.4 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 159.9 miles.

Arriving in South Patrick Shores, FL

The final approach into South Patrick Shores, 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 South Patrick Shores, 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 ~12 min detour Free near mile 53
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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour $15 near mile 35.3
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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour $25 near mile 117.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.17 one way

$54.34 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $29.56 $59.11
premium $4.72 $31.74 $63.48
diesel $5.61 $37.69 $75.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.2 0 $17.92 $8.19
Efficient EV 42.7 0 $14.94 $6.83
EV Truck/SUV 68.3 0 $23.90 $10.92

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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

Night in Jacksonville on Friday

Local time

11:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Patrick Shores, FL

Night in South Patrick Shores on Friday

Local time

11:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

14 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

3h 14m 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 South Patrick Shores, FL covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Pineda Causeway, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.4 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 $27.17 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 170.7 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 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; at 2.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Jacksonville, FL to South Patrick Shores, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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

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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