Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Atlantic Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
This short 16.2-mile drive from Jacksonville to Atlantic Beach, Florida, can be completed in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on Atlantic Boulevard, Arlington Expressway, and Seminole Road, with about 38% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, so budget-wise, this is a very accessible trip. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, keeping things interesting for the short distance. Since it's such a quick journey, there's no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can easily fit it into a single day.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Expect a mixed drive experience on this route. While about 38% of the journey involves highway driving, you'll also navigate local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles along Atlantic Boulevard. This means you'll transition between faster-paced highway sections and more local, potentially slower-paced roads as you make your way across the region. The road's character will shift as you progress, offering a varied driving experience over the brief 16.2 miles.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 15.2 miles in near Seminole Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.2 miles (Seminole Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (Plaza Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (East Coast Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Seminole Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Plaza Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto East Coast Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Boulevard | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| Arlington Expressway | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Seminole Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Plaza Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Coast Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Atlantic Beach, FL.
Start on US 17
Continue on Arlington Expressway
Continue on Arlington Expressway
Continue on Atlantic Boulevard
Turn left onto Seminole Road
Turn right onto Plaza Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Coast Drive
Turn left onto 9th Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Friday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Atlantic Beach on Friday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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