Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
203.3 mi
327 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Brandon, FL covers 203.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Street, State Street, Kings Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.6 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 203.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kings Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sid Martin Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 70th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 77th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Brandon, FL.
Start on Union Street
Turn left onto Ocean Street
Turn left onto State Street
Continue on Kings Road
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
Continue on Northwest 77th Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Brandon
Keep slight left to continue on FL 60 East: Brandon
Continue on West Brandon Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
Continue on West Brandon Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.6 miles or 2h 1m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brandon, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 203.3 miles and 4h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.6 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 101.6 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brandon, 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 Brandon, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.20 one way
$66.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $36.79 | $73.57 |
| premium | $4.90 | $39.19 | $78.37 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $34.82 | $69.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61 | 0 | $21.35 | $9.76 |
| Efficient EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.79 | $8.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.3 | 1 | $28.46 | $13.01 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brandon on Saturday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Citra, FL
102 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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