Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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Villano Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Villano Beach, FL covers 43.1 miles and takes about 58m 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 $7.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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.
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 43.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Villano Beach, FL is easy. At 58m 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 Villano Beach, 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 16 | — | — |
| Charles Usinas Memorial Highway | — | — |
| North Ponce de Leon Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Villano Beach, 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 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
Continue on Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
Turn right onto North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Turn left onto West San Carlos Avenue
Continue on May Street
Continue on Vilano Causeway
Continue on Francis and Mary Usina Bridge
Turn left onto Coastal Highway
Turn left onto Village Drive
Arrive at your destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Villano Beach, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| premium | $4.90 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Villano Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
62°F
Nocatee, FL
22 mi in
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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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