Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Late night in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 42m
Distance
356.9 mi
574 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
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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Pinecrest, FL
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The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Pinecrest, FL covers 356.9 miles and takes about 6h 42m 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 $56.81 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
178.5 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 42m. Total distance: 356.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 6h 42m drive with frequent turns across 356.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 42m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Pinecrest, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newnan Street | — | — |
| East Forsyth Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| FL 70 | — | — |
| FL 70 West | — | — |
| Okeechobee Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Pinecrest, FL.
Start on Union Street
Turn right onto Newnan Street
Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
Take the ramp left
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on SR 823 South: Hialeah
Turn left onto Red Road
Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street
Take the ramp slight left toward SR 826 West: Miami International Airport
Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 112th Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 79 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.5 miles or 3h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinecrest, 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 356.9 miles and 6h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178.5 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 3h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 178.5 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Pinecrest, 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 Pinecrest, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$56.81 one way
$113.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $61.80 | $123.59 |
| premium | $4.72 | $66.36 | $132.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.80 | $157.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.1 | 1 | $37.47 | $17.13 |
| Efficient EV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.23 | $14.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.8 | 1 | $49.97 | $22.84 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Pinecrest on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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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