Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Morning in Jacksonville on Monday
Local time
9:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
168.1 mi
270 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
22 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL covers 168.1 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 19, US 301, Northeast 30 Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.4 miles on US 19. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.08 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
84 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 53m highway drive covering 168.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 19 and US 301. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.4 miles on US 19.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and US 301. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 168.1 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: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.4 miles (US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street
Navigation decision point
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 351A
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
6
93.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
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US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue
Turn right onto US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
93.9 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
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US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street
Turn left onto US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
94.7 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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FL 121 / Northeast 30 Street
Turn right onto FL 121 / Northeast 30 Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 47.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| US 301 | 37.5 mi | 47m |
| Northeast 30 Street | 20.2 mi | 25m |
| I 10 | 17.1 mi | 20m |
| West Williston Road | 13 mi | 16m |
| Waldo Road | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Southwest Williston Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Cortez Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 47.4 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL.
1
Start on US 17
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
Union Street
2
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
281 ft
·
15 sec
·
Ocean Street
3
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Kings Road
5
Take the ramp onto US 17; FL 228
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17; FL 228
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 351A
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10; US 17; FL 228
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 10; US 17; FL 228
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge onto US 301
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 301
11
Continue on US 301
37 mi
·
47 min
·
US 301
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 24
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kennard Street
13
Continue on FL 24
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Waldo Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on FL 24
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Northeast Waldo Road
15
Continue on FL 24
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Waldo Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on FL 24A; FL 331
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 11th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on FL 24A; FL 331
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Williston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on FL 331
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Williston Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on FL 121
13 mi
·
16 min
·
West Williston Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; US 41; FL 121
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Noble Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto US 41; FL 121
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 7th Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right onto FL 121
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Northeast 30 Street
Use the right lane.
24
Merge onto US 19; US 98
47 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 19; US 98
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto CR 550
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Cortez Boulevard
26
Turn sharp left onto CR 597
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Shoal Line Boulevard
27
Turn right onto Alpaca Drive
372 ft
·
18 sec
·
Alpaca Drive
28
Turn right onto Westwind Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Westwind Street
29
Continue on Tuscawilla Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Tuscawilla Drive
30
Arrive at destination
Tuscawilla Drive
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 84 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 168.1 miles and 3h 53m.
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.
The longest stretch is on US 19 for about 47.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 84 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
The final approach into Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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
$28.08 one way
$56.16 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $30.42 | $60.83 |
| premium | $4.90 | $32.40 | $64.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.35 | $74.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Seafood Dock - Tesla Supercharger
Gainesville, FL
Tesla
23 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Jacksonville, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
TA, Baldwin, FL
Baldwin, FL
BP_PULSE
12 DCFC
Jacksonville, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL
IONNA
10 DCFC
Butler Town Center - Tesla Supercharger
Gainesville, FL
Tesla
10 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Jacksonville, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger
Jacksonville, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
ALDI - Tesla Supercharger
Starke, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 6
eVgo Network: 3
FORD_CHARGE: 2
ChargePoint Network: 2
IONNA: 1
CHARGEUP: 1
BP_PULSE: 1
Blink Network: 1
FPLEV: 1
Non-Networked: 1
IN_CHARGE: 1
AUTEL: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.65 | $8.07 |
| Efficient EV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.53 | $10.76 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
Morning in Weeki Wachee Gardens on Monday
Local time
9:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
15 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 53m 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL covers 168.1 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 19, US 301, Northeast 30 Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84 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 $28.08 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 168.1 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: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.4 miles (US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jacksonville, FL to Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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