Origin
Live Oak, FL
Afternoon in Live Oak on Sunday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Live Oak, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
84.2 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Live Oak, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Live Oak to Jacksonville, you are looking at a manageable 84.2-mile trek across Northern Florida. The journey typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is easily covered in a single afternoon. Budgeting around $14 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire trip. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent Florida atmosphere from start to finish. This is a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over long-haul endurance.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.1 miles from Live Oak, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise. Your route kicks off on Howard Street and Ohio Avenue before transitioning toward the I-95 South corridor. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on local roads. Because the longest stretch on Howard Street is effectively zero miles, the route constantly shifts as you navigate through the local landscape. You will find that the personality of this drive remains technical and grounded in local infrastructure throughout the duration of the trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Howard 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Live Oak, FL to Jacksonville, FL is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Live Oak, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ohio Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Union Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Howard Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on Dowling Avenue
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dowling Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Howard Street
322 ft
·
12 sec
·
Howard Street
3
Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ohio Avenue
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge slight left
78 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
6
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
8
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Union Street, Beaver Street
10
Turn straight onto Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 19-minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 84.2-mile distance without needing to schedule formal stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always a good safety measure. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid peak local traffic hours to ensure your travel time stays close to the estimate. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to double-check your navigation before hitting Howard Street, as the local road navigation requires more frequent attention than a standard interstate route. Enjoy the ease of a short Florida trip that gets you to your destination without the fatigue of a long-haul journey.
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 42.1 miles from Live Oak, FL, or about 39m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 miles or 39m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Live Oak, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Live Oak, FL
This is one driving day of about 84.2 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Live Oak, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from Live Oak, FL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Live Oak, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.07 one way
$28.13 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.24 | $30.47 |
| premium | $4.90 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Jacksonville, FL
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
6 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
1h 19m 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 Live Oak, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Howard Street, Ohio Avenue, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.1 miles from Live Oak, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.07 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 Live Oak, FL to Jacksonville, FL is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Live Oak, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Live Oak, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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