Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Butler Beach, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Butler Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Butler Beach, FL covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newnan Street, East Forsyth Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newnan Street | — | — |
| East Forsyth Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| FL 16 | — | — |
| Charles Usinas Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Four Mile Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Newnan Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Butler Beach, FL.
1
Start on Union Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Union Street
2
Turn right onto Newnan Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Newnan Street
3
Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Forsyth Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 South
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 South: Daytona Beach
8
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
34 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
10
Continue on Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
11
Turn right onto Four Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Four Mile Road
12
Turn right onto Kenton Morrison Road
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Kenton Morrison Road
13
Continue on North Holmes Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Holmes Boulevard
14
Turn slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
15
Continue straight
3.6 mi
·
6 min
16
Turn right onto Anastasia Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Anastasia Boulevard
17
Continue on A1A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
A1A
18
Turn right onto Weff Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Weff Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.47 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Butler Beach, FL
Afternoon in Butler Beach on Saturday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
48.6 mi in 1h 6m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Newnan Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Butler Beach, FL is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Butler Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Jacksonville, FL
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Butler Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Butler Beach, FL before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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