Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Montverde, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
164.1 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
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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Montverde, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Montverde, FL covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 12m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.12 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
82 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
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 3h 12m. Total distance: 164.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 164.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Newnan 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Montverde, FL is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Montverde, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newnan Street | — | — |
| East Forsyth Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 4 | — | — |
| I 4 West | — | — |
| FL 46 | — | — |
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 Montverde, 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
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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
86 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
10
Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 West: Orlando
13
Continue straight
29 mi
·
31 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward FL 46: Mount Dora, Sanford Historic District
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 46: Mount Dora, Sanford Historic District
15
Turn right onto State Road 46
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 46
16
Take the ramp straight toward FL 429: Wekiva Parkway, FL 429
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 429: Wekiva Parkway, FL 429
17
Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Wekiva Parkway
18
Continue on Western Beltway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Beltway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Western Beltway
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Western Beltway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
21
Keep slight right to continue on Ocala, North Florida’s Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocala, North Florida’s Turnpike
22
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
23
Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
24
Keep slight right to continue on FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
25
Keep slight left to continue on FL 50 West: Clermont
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
FL 50 West: Clermont
26
Merge slight right onto West Colonial Drive
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Colonial Drive
27
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
29
Exit the roundabout
482 ft
·
11 sec
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
31
Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi
·
4 min
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
33
Exit the roundabout
144 ft
·
3 sec
34
Turn straight onto 7th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street
35
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
36
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 82 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 1h 36m 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 36 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82 miles or 1h 36m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montverde, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 164.1 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 82 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Montverde, FL
The final approach into Montverde, 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 Montverde, 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
$26.12 one way
$52.24 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $28.41 | $56.83 |
| premium | $4.72 | $30.51 | $61.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.23 | $72.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.23 | $7.88 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.36 | $6.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.97 | $10.50 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Montverde, FL
Morning in Montverde on Saturday
Local time
10:31 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
21 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 12m 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 Montverde, FL covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Newnan Street, East Forsyth Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82 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 $26.12 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 Montverde, FL is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Montverde, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jacksonville, FL to Montverde, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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