Origin
Longwood, FL
Afternoon in Longwood on Monday
Local time
12:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Longwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
324.9 mi
523 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
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6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Longwood, FL
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Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
The drive from Longwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 324.9 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blenheim Road, Shrewsbury Way, Longwood Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
162.4 miles from Longwood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 55m drive with frequent turns across 324.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blenheim Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Longwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shrewsbury Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Longwood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillcrest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bayview Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunset Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poquito Road North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lewis Turner Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Blenheim Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longwood, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Blenheim Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Blenheim Road
3
Continue on Shrewsbury Way
509 ft
·
23 sec
·
Shrewsbury Way
4
Turn right onto Longwood Drive
387 ft
·
17 sec
·
Longwood Drive
5
Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
453 ft
·
21 sec
·
Hillcrest Drive
6
Turn left onto Bayview Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayview Drive
7
Turn right onto Sunset Lane
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunset Lane
8
Turn left onto Poquito Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Poquito Road North
9
Turn right onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Lewis Turner Boulevard
10
Turn sharp left onto Eglin Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Eglin Parkway
11
Continue on Eglin Parkway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Eglin Parkway
12
Continue on Government Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Avenue
13
Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West John Sims Parkway
14
Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17 mi
·
22 min
·
North Partin Drive
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 10 East: Tallahassee
16
Merge slight left
292 mi
·
5 hr 14 min
17
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
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
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I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
19
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Union Street, Beaver Street
21
Turn straight onto Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.4 miles from Longwood, FL, or about 2h 27m 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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.4 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 2m
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 Longwood, 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 Longwood, FL
This is one driving day of about 324.9 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Longwood, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 162.4 mi from Longwood, FL · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 162.4 miles from Longwood, 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
$54.27 one way
$108.55 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $58.79 | $117.58 |
| premium | $4.90 | $62.63 | $125.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.18 | $144.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.11 | $15.60 |
| Efficient EV | 81.2 | 0 | $28.43 | $13.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130 | 1 | $45.49 | $20.79 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
1:58 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
4h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Longwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 324.9 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blenheim Road, Shrewsbury Way, Longwood Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.4 miles from Longwood, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Longwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Longwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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