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Jacksonville, FL
Late night in Jacksonville on Saturday
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2:57 AM
EDT
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60°F
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Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Williston Highlands, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
102.4 mi
165 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Williston Highlands, FL covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 301, I 10, West Williston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.5 miles on US 301. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.30 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.
Midpoint
51.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 102.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Williston Highlands, FL covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 301 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 102.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.4 miles (US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street
Navigation decision point
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 351A
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
6
93.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
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US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue
Turn right onto US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
93.9 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
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US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street
Turn left onto US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
94.7 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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FL 121 / Northeast 30 Street
Turn right onto FL 121 / Northeast 30 Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 301 | 37.5 mi | 47m |
| I 10 | 17.1 mi | 20m |
| West Williston Road | 13 mi | 16m |
| Waldo Road | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Southwest Williston Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Northeast 30 Street | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Williston Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Levy Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 301
— 37.5 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Williston Highlands, FL.
1
Start on US 17
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
Union Street
2
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
281 ft
·
15 sec
·
Ocean Street
3
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Kings Road
5
Take the ramp onto US 17; FL 228
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17; FL 228
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 351A
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10; US 17; FL 228
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 10; US 17; FL 228
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge onto US 301
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 301
11
Continue on US 301
37 mi
·
47 min
·
US 301
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 24
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kennard Street
13
Continue on FL 24
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Waldo Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on FL 24
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Northeast Waldo Road
15
Continue on FL 24
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Waldo Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on FL 24A; FL 331
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 11th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on FL 24A; FL 331
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Williston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on FL 331
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Williston Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on FL 121
13 mi
·
16 min
·
West Williston Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; US 41; FL 121
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Noble Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto US 41; FL 121
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 7th Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right onto FL 121
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Northeast 30 Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto East Levy Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Levy Street
25
Turn right onto CR 316
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 140th Avenue
26
Turn left onto Northeast 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northeast 6th Street
27
Arrive at destination
Northeast 6th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.5 miles.
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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston Highlands, 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 102.4 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Jacksonville, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 301 for about 37.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Williston Highlands, FL
The final approach into Williston Highlands, 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 Williston Highlands, 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
$16.30 one way
$32.60 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Williston Highlands, FL
Late night in Williston Highlands on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
4 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
2h 20m 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 Williston Highlands, FL covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 301, I 10, West Williston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 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 $16.30 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 102.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.4 miles (US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jacksonville, FL to Williston Highlands, 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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