Trip from Macclenny, FL to Jacksonville, FL

Q: How long is the trip from Macclenny, FL to Jacksonville, FL?

The drive from Macclenny, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 29.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 10, North 5th Street, Union Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Macclenny, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Is the drive from Macclenny, FL to Jacksonville, FL flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 9 ft to 167 ft elevation with about 72 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

37m

Distance

29.8 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 38m

8 AM

0h 44m

10 AM

0h 40m

12 PM

0h 39m

3 PM

0h 40m

5 PM

0h 44m

8 PM

0h 36m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick commute or a straightforward connection between Macclenny and Jacksonville, this 29.8-mile trip is an ideal choice. You can easily complete the drive in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should cover your needs for this short journey. Since both cities are located within Florida, you will remain in the same state throughout the transit. This route is highly practical for those who need to reach the city quickly without the hassle of a long-distance haul. It is a simple, efficient trek that serves as a reliable link between these two Florida communities.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as you traverse the 87% of the route dedicated to major roads. Your journey is dominated by I-10, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.9 miles. This interstate segment provides a consistent, high-speed pace for the majority of your time behind the wheel. Once you exit the highway, the character of the road shifts as you navigate onto North 5th Street and Union Street to reach your final destination. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you will spend most of your time maintaining a steady speed before transitioning into local surface streets.

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

There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

167 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

72 ft

Total Descent

188 ft

Highest Point

167 ft

~4.3 mi in

Elevation Range

158 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and North 5th Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

7

1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

5

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

27 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

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

Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Dayton...

8

27.4 mi into trip | ~33m 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...

6

28.8 mi into trip | ~35m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Macclenny, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Daytona Beach and Savannah.

Daytona Beach

27 mi in | ~32m

Savannah

27.4 mi in | ~33m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	24.9 mi	28m
North 5th Street	1.9 mi	3m
Union Street	0.7 mi	1m
I 95	0.7 mi	1m
US 17	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 24.9 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on FL 228

1.9 mi · 3 min · North 5th Street

2

Turn left

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville Use the left lane.

3

Merge onto I 10

25 mi · 28 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

5

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 56 sec

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

6

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 95

7

Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 17; FL 228

Exit 353B Toward Union Street, Beaver Street

8

Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228

0.7 mi · 1 min · Union Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

9

Arrive at destination

US 17

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.74 one way

$9.49 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$5.16	$10.32
premium	$4.72	$5.54	$11.08
diesel	$5.61	$6.58	$13.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.9	$3.13	$1.43
Efficient EV	7.5	$2.61	$1.19
EV Truck/SUV	11.9	$4.17	$1.91

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Macclenny, FL

Night in Macclenny on Thursday

Local time

11:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Night in Jacksonville on Thursday

Local time

11:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

E 3 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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

28 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

37m 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.

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