Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, FL
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Villano Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Villano Beach, FL covers 43.1 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Charles Usinas Memorial Highway, Coastal 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 $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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.
This is a 58m highway drive covering 43.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Charles Usinas Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 miles on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Charles Usinas Memorial 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 43.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto FL 228 / East Forsyth Street
Navigation decision point
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Villano Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Green Cove Springs along the way.
Green Cove Springs
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 30.9 mi | 34m |
| Charles Usinas Memorial Highway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Coastal Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| May Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Francis and Mary Usina Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Ponce de Leon Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Villano Beach, FL.
Start on US 17
Turn right onto Newnan Street
Turn right onto FL 228
Turn left onto US 1; US 90
Take the ramp onto US 1; US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on FL 16
Turn right onto US 1
Turn left onto West San Carlos Avenue
Continue on May Street
Continue on SR A1A
Continue on SR A1A
Turn left onto SR A1A
Turn left onto Village Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Villano Beach, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Villano Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
62°F
Nocatee, FL
22 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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