Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Center Hill, FL

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

151.3 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 59m ★

6 AM

3h 11m

8 AM

3h 34m

10 AM

3h 19m

12 PM

3h 17m

3 PM

3h 20m

5 PM

3h 33m

8 PM

3h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Jacksonville, FL

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Center Hill, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Center Hill, FL covers 151.3 miles and takes about 3h 10m 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 $24.08 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

75.7 miles from Jacksonville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 151.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ocean Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Center Hill, FL is easy. At 3h 10m 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 Center Hill, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ocean Street	—	—
State Street	—	—
Kings Road	—	—
I 95 South	—	—
I 10 West	—	—
Sid Martin Highway	—	—
Northwest 70th Street	—	—
Northwest 77th Street	—	—

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Longest stretch: Ocean Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Center Hill, FL.

Start on Union Street

210 ft · 13 sec · Union Street

Turn left onto Ocean Street

282 ft · 15 sec · Ocean Street

Turn left onto State Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Street

Continue on Kings Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Kings Road

Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Jacksonville

Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 10 West: Lake City

Merge slight left

17 mi · 20 min

Take the exit slight right

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Keep slight right

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Merge slight left

0.1 mi · 12 sec

Continue straight

37 mi · 47 min

Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

39 mi · 48 min · Sid Martin Highway

Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

Continue on Northwest 77th Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 75 South: Tampa

Merge slight left

37 mi · 39 min

Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee

0.4 mi · 51 sec · FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee

Turn sharp left

2.6 mi · 4 min

At the end of the road, turn left

0.3 mi · 27 sec

Turn right

7.2 mi · 10 min

Turn left

3.8 mi · 6 min

Turn left onto Palm Avenue

79 ft · 2 sec · Palm Avenue

Arrive at your destination

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 75.7 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

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 33 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.7 miles or 1h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Center Hill, 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 151.3 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.7 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Keystone Heights, FL

76 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

Middleburg, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keystone Heights, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.7 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Center Hill, FL

The final approach into Center Hill, 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 Center Hill, 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

$24.08 one way

$48.17 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$26.20	$52.40
premium	$4.72	$28.13	$56.27
diesel	$5.61	$33.41	$66.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.4	$15.89	$7.26
Efficient EV	37.8	$13.24	$6.05
EV Truck/SUV	60.5	$21.18	$9.68

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jacksonville, FL

Evening in Jacksonville on Wednesday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Center Hill, FL

Evening in Center Hill on Wednesday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 10m 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 Center Hill, FL covers 151.3 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ocean Street, State Street, Kings Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.7 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 $24.08 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.

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Center Hill, FL is easy. At 3h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Center Hill, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Jacksonville, FL to Center Hill, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.