Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Saint Augustine Shores, FL
Ethan Essig
Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 $7.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 4m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 46.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Saint Augustine Shores, 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 | — | — |
| 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 Saint Augustine Shores, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn right onto Dixie Highway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixie Highway
17
Turn slight left
361 ft
·
14 sec
18
Turn left onto Shores Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shores Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Deltona Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Deltona Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Entero Lane
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Entero Lane
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Augustine Shores, FL
The final approach into Saint Augustine Shores, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.34 one way
$14.68 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Saint Augustine Shores, FL
Morning in Saint Augustine Shores on Saturday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 4m 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 23.1 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 $7.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jacksonville, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, 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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