Trip from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

136.4 mi

220 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 37m ★

6 AM

2h 48m

8 AM

3h 10m

10 AM

2h 56m

12 PM

2h 53m

3 PM

2h 57m

5 PM

3h 9m

8 PM

2h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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city in Duval County, and largest city in State of Florida, United States

Jacksonville, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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 75, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.9 miles on US 301. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.26 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

68.2 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 136.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 48m highway drive covering 136.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 301 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.9 miles on US 301.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 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 75.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 301 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 470.

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 14 significant decision points across 136.4 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: at 0.4 miles (CR 470): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 470

Turn right onto CR 470

Navigation decision point

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Ocala

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Ocala

37.3 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward FL 326

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 358 Toward FL 326

134.1 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savan...

135.5 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | US 17; FL 228

Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228 toward Union Street, Beaver Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 353B Toward Union Street, Beaver Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 301	75.9 mi	1h 34m
I 75	36.4 mi	38m
I 10	16.8 mi	19m
Northwest 70th Street	1.5 mi	2m
FL 326	1.1 mi	1m
Union Street	0.7 mi	1m
I 95	0.7 mi	1m
County Road 527 North	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 301 — 75.9 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Panasoffkee, FL and Jacksonville, FL.

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road

Continue on County Road 527 North

0.3 mi · 1 min · County Road 527 North

Turn right onto CR 470

0.2 mi · 20 sec · CR 470

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

36 mi · 38 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 358 Toward FL 326 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn slight right

144 ft · 4 sec

Turn slight right onto FL 326

1.1 mi · 1 min · FL 326

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on FL 326

1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

Turn left onto US 301; US 441

5.5 mi · 6 min · US 301; US 441

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto US 301

52 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US 301

Toward North US 301: Starke Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 301

18 mi · 22 min · US 301

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

Merge onto I 10

17 mi · 19 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 95

Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 17; FL 228

Exit 353B Toward Union Street, Beaver Street

Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228

0.7 mi · 1 min · Union Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

US 17

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 68.2 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 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 30 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.2 miles or 1h 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 2h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lake Panasoffkee, 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 Lake Panasoffkee, FL

This is one driving day of about 136.4 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, 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.

The longest stretch is on US 301 for about 75.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.2 mi from Lake Panasoffkee, FL · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Keystone Heights, FL

68 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.

Popular next leg

Keystone Heights, FL to Jacksonville, FL

52.7 mi · 1h 15m

Pacing Suggestions

Ocala, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keystone Heights, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.2 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 301 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.9 miles.

Arriving in Jacksonville, FL

The final approach into Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Artessence Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.4

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19045862085

Visit website

BREW Five Points

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Setlan Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 136.4

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+19044799975

Visit website

Birdie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

0.5 mi

Alkimia Coffee House & Roaster LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocala, Florida

1.5 mi

Artessence Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.4

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19045862085

Visit website

BREW Five Points

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.4

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19043745789

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 126.7

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19047834498

Visit website

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.2

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Setlan Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 136.4

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+19044799975

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 136.4

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9.7

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13523523155

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 39

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13524029081

Visit website

BP Pulse Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 116.9

Baldwin, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18332778573

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 126.7

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 29.2

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Scott Springs Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 29.2

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13523685517

Visit website

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 136.4

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19043566857

Visit website

Happy Medium Books Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 136.4

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

Regular Gas

$22.26 one way

$44.52 round trip

$4.15/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$24.66	$49.33
premium	$4.90	$26.27	$52.55
diesel	$4.35	$23.34	$46.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Ocala, FL

Tesla

20 DCFC

TA, Baldwin, FL

Baldwin, FL

BP_PULSE

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Jacksonville, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Jacksonville, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - University Blvd N

Jacksonville, FL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Market Street at Heath Brook - Tesla Supercharger

Ocala, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Ocala, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

ALDI - Tesla Supercharger

Starke, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger

Jacksonville, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 7 eVgo Network: 5 Blink Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 Non-Networked: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 FPLEV: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 CHARGEUP: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.9	$14.32	$6.55
Efficient EV	34.1	$11.94	$5.46
EV Truck/SUV	54.6	$19.10	$8.73

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Morning in Lake Panasoffkee on Saturday

Local time

8:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday

Local time

8:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 0% chance 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

5 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

2h 48m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 301, I 75, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.2 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.28 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Jacksonville, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Jacksonville, FL

Nearby Places

Artessence Coffee Shop

Setlan Coffee Co.

Artessence Coffee Shop

BREW Five Points

Ellianos Coffee Company

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

Setlan Coffee Co.

Birdie Coffee Company

Alkimia Coffee House & Roaster LLC

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

Towers Deli & Coffee

7 Brew Coffee

It's In The DNA Coffee

Cicada Coffee

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Pilot EV Charging Station

BP Pulse Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Scott Springs Park

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Happy Medium Books Cafe

Ocala Downtown Square

Tuscawilla Art Park

Tuscawilla Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 48m on the road

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